Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1907: Establishes the "Child Protection Through Nonprofit Integrity Act"
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 355, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the child protection through nonprofit integrity act, with penalty provisions and an emergency clause. Section A. Chapter 355, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 355.1100, to read as follows: 355.1100. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Child Protection Through Nonprofit Integrity Act". 2. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Child-serving organization", any nonprofit corporation, cooperative, unincorporated association, church, religio.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 355, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the child protection through nonprofit integrity act, with penalty provisions and an emergency clause. Section A. Chapter 355, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 355.1100, to read as follows: 355.1100. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Child Protection Through Nonprofit Integrity Act". 2. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Child-serving organization", any nonprofit corporation, cooperative, unincorporated association, church, religious institution, charitable organization, youth program, camp, sports league, school-affiliated group, mentorship program, afterschool program, child care program, community center, arts program, counseling program, or any entity registered with the secretary of state that provides services, programming, activities, or events in which minors participate, receive services, or are beneficiaries; (2) "Covered individual", any incorporator, organizer, director, officer, employee, contractor, agent, advisor, mentor, coach, teacher, volunteer, or any individual who directly or indirectly participates in, influences, or has access to the operations, governance, or activities of a child-serving organization; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. HB 1907 (3) "Disqualified offender", any individual …