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  "path": "/2026/03/13/anti-sex-trafficking-legislation-headed-to-missouri-governors-desk/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-13T12:00:51.000Z",
  "site": "https://missouriindependent.com",
  "tags": [
    "Government + Politics",
    "Legislature",
    "Burt Whaley",
    "Christopher Warwick",
    "Ed Lewis",
    "Jeff Myers",
    "Pattie Mansur",
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  "textContent": "The Missouri House approved legislation Thursday aimed at cracking down on sex trafficking and sexual exploitation while shifting punishment away from survivors and giving first responders more training to identify and prevent the crimes. The bill would increase penalties for distributing sexual images without consent, clarify that predatory conduct toward minors can be prosecuted even […]",
  "title": "Anti-sex trafficking legislation headed to Missouri governor’s desk"
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