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MO SB1707
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tracy McCreery
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AI Summary
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Removes the clergy-penitent privilege exemption for mandatory reporting of child abuse or neglect, requiring ministers and religious workers to report suspected abuse even when disclosed through privileged communications
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Adds "religious worker" to the list of mandatory reporters who must immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect to the division
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Eliminates the statute of limitations for civil actions related to childhood sexual abuse, allowing lawsuits to be filed at any time (previously limited to 10 years after age 21 or 3 years after discovery)
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Expands civil liability to include defendants whose tortious conduct causes another individual to commit childhood sexual abuse against a victim
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Declares nondisclosure agreements in childhood sexual abuse cases void and judicially unenforceable
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to child abuse and neglect
Last Action
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2/23/2026