MO SB1145

Victims under 18 of forced labor trafficking, sexual trafficking, or slavery may be treated as children in need of care and treatment under Missouri's juvenile court system (section 211.031) rather than prosecuted as criminals

Creates mandatory reporting requirement for anyone with reasonable cause to suspect a person under 18 is a trafficking victim to immediately report to the Missouri Children's Division, which must then notify law enforcement and begin an investigation

Establishes a $2,000 court surcharge for convictions of child sexual trafficking, patronizing prostitution (Class A misdemeanor or felony), and promoting prostitution in the first degree, with funds deposited into the new "Exploited Children's Special Fund"

The Exploited Children's Special Fund will provide services to sexually exploited children including residential housing, health services, and social services, with up to 50% available for law enforcement training on human trafficking

Prohibits prosecution of minors under 18 for prostitution-related offenses in adult court, allowing such cases to be handled through juvenile court as children in need of care and treatment