Missouri HB3189: Modifies and establishes provisions relating to sexual offenses

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3189 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY N INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE WARWICK. 7021H.02I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk W To repeal sections 567.030, 573.110, 573.112, 589.400, 589.414, and 595.045, RSMo, and to A enact in lieu thereof eight new sections relating to sexual offenses, with penalty provisions. R D Section A. Sections 567.030, 573.110, 573.112, 589.400, 589.414, and 595.045, RSMo, are repealed and eight new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections H 566.152, 567.030, 573.110, 573.112, 573.114, 589.400, 589.414, and 595.045, to read as follows: 566.152T. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as "Evie and Sophie's Law". 2. IA person commits the offense of grooming of a minor if such person is twentyone years of age or older and knowingly engages in a pattern of conduct that includes at W least one overtly sexual act or communication directed toward a minor from which, by its nature or context, a reasonable person would infer the intent to prepare, condition, or manipulate such minor for sexual conduct, sexual performance, or a commercial sex act. 3. For the purposes of prosecution of the offense of grooming of a minor, the following shall apply: (1) Direct evidence of explicit statements of intent of the defendant shall not be required. Intent of the defendant may …

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Sponsors

• Christopher Warwick (R, 128) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 4, 2026: Withdrawn (H)
2. February 4, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. February 3, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB3189?

HB3189 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies and establishes provisions relating to sexual offenses.

What is the status of HB3189?

Failed as of February 4, 2026. Latest action: Withdrawn (H) (February 4, 2026).

Who sponsored HB3189?

Christopher Warwick (R, 128).

Where is the official record for HB3189?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3189&year=2026&code=R