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MO SB1707

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tracy McCreery

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Adds "religious worker" to the list of mandatory reporters who must immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect to the division

  • 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)

  • Expands civil liability to include defendants whose tortious conduct causes another individual to commit childhood sexual abuse against a victim

  • Declares nondisclosure agreements in childhood sexual abuse cases void and judicially unenforceable

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to child abuse and neglect

Last Action

S First Read

2/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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