The bill proposes significant changes to Missouri law regarding sexual offenses, particularly focusing on the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. It repeals several existing sections and introduces new definitions, including "adult cabaret," "child," and "sexual performance," while redefining "child pornography" as "sexual abuse material." The legislation establishes the "Evan's Voice Act," which outlines the conditions under which the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images is considered an offense, classifying it as a class D felony, escalating to a class C felony if it involves a minor or vulnerable person. Additionally, it introduces a new offense for threatening such dissemination, with penalties increasing for repeat offenses and for cases resulting in serious injury or death. Furthermore, the bill expands the sexual offender registry to include offenses related to the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images and establishes new reporting requirements for offenders regarding changes in residence. It also creates a "Crime Victims' Compensation Fund," funded by court surcharges, to support victim services and outlines a judgment amount for offenders found guilty of related offenses. The bill mandates that funds collected will be allocated to operational costs for victim services and ensures that any unexpended balance in the compensation fund remains available for future claims. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance legal protections against sexual exploitation and improve support for victims.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (6769H.02): 573.010, 573.110, 573.112, 573.114, 589.400, 589.414, 595.045