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MO HB1834

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ann Kelley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the protected age for enticement of a child from under 17 years to under 18 years of age
  • Applies to persons 21 years or older who persuade, solicit, coax, entice, or lure minors for sexual conduct through any means including internet or electronic communication
  • Maintains that peace officers posing as minors can still be used in sting operations (not a valid defense)
  • Punishable as a felony with imprisonment of 5 to 30 years
  • Convicted persons are ineligible for parole, probation, conditional release, or suspended sentence for 5 calendar years

Legislative Description

Modifies the offense of enticement of a child

Last Action

Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules - Legislative2/9/2026
Judiciary1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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