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Missouri Lawmakers Push Tough Bills Against Child Trafficking

1/21/2026

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Missouri lawmakers advance a package of bills to combat child sex trafficking, redefine terms related to predatory behavior, and secure bipartisan backing.
The bills would criminalize grooming of minors.
They would impose up to life imprisonment for trafficking by guardians and allow survivors to seek expungement.
State Rep. Holly Jones highlighted bipartisan support.

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Story summary

Missouri lawmakers advance a package of bills to combat child sex trafficking, redefine terms related to predatory behavior, and secure bipartisan backing.
The bills would criminalize grooming of minors.
They would impose up to life imprisonment for trafficking by guardians and allow survivors to seek expungement.
State Rep. Holly Jones highlighted bipartisan support.