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HB 3012

Establishes a registry of persistent domestic violence offenders within the department of public safety

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Irwin and 3 co-sponsors

Creates a public registry of repeat domestic violence offenders to inform the public and fund prevention programs through a $150 fee, with safeguards and a sunset.

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Bill Summary · HB 3012

Summary of HB 3012 (2026) – Missouri: Registry of Persistent Domestic Violence Offenders

Purpose and Intent

  • Establishes a public registry of persistent domestic violence offenders to enhance public safety by making information about repeat domestic violence offenders accessible.
  • Created under Adriaunna's Law, named to honor a domestic violence victim, with a focus on transparency to help victims, families, employers, and communities assess risk.

Key Provisions and Mechanisms

1) Definition of Persistent Domestic Violence Offender

  • A person is a persistent domestic violence offender if:
    • They have been convicted in Missouri of an offense against a domestic abuse victim, and
    • They have at least one prior conviction for an offense against a domestic abuse victim.

2) Registry Stakeholders and Maintenance

  • A registry of persistent domestic violence offenders is created within the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS) and maintained by the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP).
  • The registry is to be accessible to the public via the internet.

3) Data in the Public Registry (Excluding Sensitive Info)

  • Public registry entries must include:
    • Name
    • Date of birth
    • Domestic violence offense
    • Conviction date
    • County/counties of convictions
    • A current photograph
  • If available, the court clerk shall provide identifying data (e.g., driver’s license or state/federal ID) to properly identify individuals, but the public site must not include addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, or other ID numbers.

4) Registration and Judicial Process (Placement on Registry)

  • For offenses against a domestic abuse victim with at least one prior such conviction, the court shall order registration if proof of prior relevant convictions is shown.
  • The court clerk must transmit a certified copy of the qualifying conviction and the defendant’s date of birth to the DPS within seven days of conviction.

5) Registration Fee and Fund

  • Defendants required to register must pay a $150 registration fee (in addition to other punishments for the offense).
    • $50 retained by the clerk for administration of this statute.
    • $100 deposited into the Domestic Violence Prevention Fund (established by the bill).
  • The fund is dedicated to funding grants for domestic violence prevention and intervention services.

6) Removal from Registry

  • The registry is not permanent; names (and identifying information) are removed after specified periods based on the number of prior convictions:
    • 5 years after the most recent conviction if there is one prior conviction
    • 7 years if there are two prior convictions
    • 10 years if there are three prior convictions
    • 20 years if there are four or more prior convictions

7) Effective Date and Sunset

  • Applies to offenses occurring on or after January 1, 2027.
  • The program sunsets six years after the effective date unless reauthorized by the General Assembly, with the registry provisions terminating the later of the sunset or the associated sunset schedule.

8) Penalties for Failing to Register

  • First failure to register: civil fine up to $500, with notice given and 15 days to correct before penalties apply.
  • Second or subsequent willful failure to register: Class A misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail and up to $1,000 fine).

9) Administrative and Rulemaking

  • DPS can promulgate rules and regulations necessary to administer the registry, subject to state rulemaking laws.
  • The act includes standard protections for compliance with sunset provisions and rulemaking constitutional safeguards.

Fiscal and Administrative Impacts

  • Public Safety and Website: Estimated initial cost to build and launch the public website for the registry ($105,000) with ongoing maintenance ($16,000/year), funded through the Criminal Records System Fund.
  • Domestic Violence Prevention Fund: The $100 portion of the $150 registration fee funds grants and administration of prevention/intervention programs. Estimated annual costs for DPS staff related to administration are outlined (approximately 1 full-time employee).
  • General Revenue: No direct net General Revenue impact anticipated; costs are offset by dedicated funds. The fiscal note also notes potential unknown costs to courts and agencies, but Net effects are modeled as zero or unknown with bounds provided.
  • Local Government: Potential collection of a small clerk fee ($50 per registration) with proceeds going to local funds and the state.

Affected Parties

  • Individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses (with prior domestic violence convictions) in Missouri.
  • Domestic violence victims, families, and the public seeking information about repeat offenders.
  • Courts (notice and transmission requirements), Clerk of Court (collection and forwarding of information and fees).
  • DPS and MSHP (registry maintenance and public website).
  • Domestic Violence Prevention Fund recipients (grants to eligible entities for prevention and intervention services).
  • Local law enforcement and the broader public who may access the registry.

Summary Observation

HB 3012 creates a targeted public registry for repeat domestic violence offenders with a mechanism to fund prevention services and support through a dedicated fund. It includes safeguards around identification data, a defined removal schedule to limit long-term stigma, civil penalties for noncompliance, and a sunset clause requiring reauthorization. The fiscal notes outline modest upfront website costs and ongoing personnel costs, funded through the new registry fee and dedicated fund. The measure emphasizes public safety and victim-informed transparency while attempting to balance privacy for non-identifying information.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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