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MO HB3186

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Renee Reuter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "public swimming pool" for sex offender location restrictions to include community-based pools owned for private use by five or more households, such as apartment complex or housing community pools

  • Applies to individuals convicted of sex offenses including incest, child endangerment, child pornography, sexual exploitation of minors, and equivalent offenses from other jurisdictions

  • Prohibits covered offenders from knowingly being present or loitering within 500 feet of public parks with playgrounds, public swimming pools, athletic facilities for children, children's museums, and Missouri Department of Conservation nature/education centers

  • First violation is a class E felony; second or subsequent violations are class D felonies

  • Parents, guardians, or custodians of children under 18 may receive permission from center managers to attend programs at Conservation Department properties with their child

Legislative Description

Clarifies the definition of "public swimming pool" as it relates to location restrictions for certain offenders

Last Action

Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules - Administrative3/10/2026
General Laws2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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