HB 2453 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Provides that prosecutions for offenses under chapter 566 may be commenced at any time

HB 2453 removes the statute of limitations for prosecuting certain sexual offenses under Missouri's Chapter 566, meaning prosecutors can file charges at any time, regardless of when the crime occurred. This directly affects victims of these specific sexual offenses, as it eliminates time restrictions that previously prevented prosecution after a certain period. The bill repeals prior limits and replaces them with a provision stating prosecutions for these offenses "may be commenced at any time." It does not change time limits for other crimes, which remain subject to standard statutes of limitations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 16, 2025 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 16, 2025
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Lilly Fuchs
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