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MO HB211

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kathie Conway

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new crime called "sexual exploitation by a person of higher authority" under Missouri law (Section 566.088), designated as "Carrie's Law"

  • 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

  • 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

  • Victim consent is explicitly not a defense under this statute

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Civil and Criminal Proceedings1/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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