HB 1741 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Provides immunity from civil liability for disclosures by a charity, nonprofit organization, religious organization, or church of allegations of sexual misconduct

This bill creates a legal shield for charities, nonprofits, religious groups, and churches when they share specific allegations of sexual misconduct with similar organizations. The protection applies only when the accused person has already been reported to the state's children's division and covers claims of sexual abuse, harassment, offenses under chapter 566, or conduct affecting fitness for religious ministry. However, the immunity does not extend to situations where the organization shares the information about its own members or acts with actual malice or reckless disregard for the truth. Additionally, this new rule does not remove any other existing legal defenses or privileges related to communications.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2023
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Governor
Introduced Dec 4, 2023 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Dec 4, 2023
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