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MO HB211
Bill
Status
1/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kathie Conway
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AI Summary
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Creates new crime called "sexual exploitation by a person of higher authority" under Missouri law (Section 566.088), designated as "Carrie's Law"
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Applies to anyone in a position of authority—whether through professional license or recognized role within a group—who engages in sexual conduct with a non-spouse after a documented pattern of seduction
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Covers sexual conduct occurring during or within 120 days after meetings where the victim sought instruction, counseling, advice, therapy, aid, or comfort from the authority figure
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Victim consent is explicitly not a defense under this statute
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Classified as a class B misdemeanor, elevated to class A misdemeanor if the offender solicited or collected money from or on behalf of the victim, or if monetary collection was required by the authority-granting organization
Legislative Description
Establishes Carrie's Law that creates the crime of sexual exploitation by a person of higher authority
Last Action
Referred: Civil and Criminal Proceedings(H)
1/27/2015