Modifies provisions relating to sexual abuse in the second degree
This bill modifies the legal definition and penalties for sexual abuse in the second degree to specifically address situations involving foster parents and their foster children. It establishes that any sexual contact between a foster parent and a foster child is automatically considered a class A felony, regardless of whether the child consented. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a foster child's consent cannot be used as a legal defense in cases where a foster parent engages in sexual contact with them. These changes aim to strengthen protections for minors in foster care by ensuring severe consequences for foster parents who violate these boundaries.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 1, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Mar 1, 2024
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Aaron McMullen
RRepublican
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HB 2933
Scope: MO
Hi! I can help you understand HB 2933. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline