MO HB1346

Creates new crime of "sexual exploitation by a person of higher authority" (Carrie's Law) where a person in a position of authority engages in sexual conduct with another person following a documented pattern of seduction or during/within 120 days after counseling or instruction sessions, classified as class B misdemeanor or class A misdemeanor if monetary value was solicited.

Establishes offense of "unlawful internet communication with a minor" making it a class A misdemeanor (or class D felony for repeat offenders) for certain sex offenders to knowingly violate conditions prohibiting use of social networking websites or instant messaging to communicate with children under 16 years old.

Removes from public internet sex offender registry any person who was under 18 years old at the time of the offense requiring registration, and requires immediate removal of currently listed offenders who meet this age criterion.

Modifies juvenile sex offender registry eligibility, allowing those certified as adults to petition for removal after 5 years (instead of 2) if they were 17 or younger, no more than 5 years older than victim, victim is now 18+, and offender completed court-ordered treatment.

Adds provision that juveniles adjudicated (not certified as adults) for sex offenses are not subject to certain registry publication requirements.