MO HB916

Creates a Missouri Child Protection Registry operated by the Attorney General containing electronic contact points (email addresses, phone numbers, instant message IDs, fax numbers) belonging to or accessible by minors under age 18

Prohibits sending messages to registered contact points that advertise gambling, alcohol, tobacco, vapor products, controlled substances, or pornographic material for minors, after 30 days of registration

Requires senders to pay 0.7 cents per contact point checked against the registry, with 85% of fees going to a Child Protection Registry Fund and 15% to the Attorney General for enforcement

Violations constitute a Class A misdemeanor, with civil penalties of up to $5,000 per message or $250,000 per day the violation occurs

Registration is free, valid for up to 3 years, and expires when the minor turns 18; schools and institutions serving children may register all their contact points including domain names