HB1723

Modifies the age of consent

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB1723 modifies the age of consent for statutory rape and child molestation offenses.

Missouri HB1723 modifies the age of consent for statutory rape and child molestation offenses. It changes the age of consent for statutory rape from 17 to 18 years. It also modifies the penalties for child molestation offenses, distinguishing between different degrees based on the age of the victim and the offender's age. The bill repeals and replaces existing sections related to these offenses with new provisions.

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Where it stands

Current
Emerging Issues Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

D
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RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)