MO HB1247

Expands the definition of "child care facility" for sex offender proximity restrictions to include both state-licensed facilities under chapter 210 and facilities exempt from licensure but subject to state regulation under section 210.252 that hold themselves out as child care facilities

Prohibits convicted sex offenders from being within 500 feet of, loitering near, or approaching/contacting children under 18 at covered child care facilities when minors are present

Applies to offenders convicted of sexual offenses including incest, child endangerment, use of a child in sexual performance, sexual exploitation of a minor, and child pornography-related crimes

Exempts parents, legal guardians, or custodians of a child present at the facility from the restriction

Violation constitutes a class A misdemeanor