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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