HB2997

Establishes a registry of persistent domestic violence offenders within the Missouri Department of Public Safety.

The bill establishes a registry of persistent domestic violence offenders within the Missouri Department of Public Safety. It requires the department to collect and maintain identifying information, including name, date of birth, offense details, and photograph, of individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses. The registry will be available for public inquiry online but will exclude personal identifiers like addresses and Social Security numbers. The bill also mandates a registration fee for offenders, with a portion going to the Domestic Violence Prevention Fund.