House Moves Forward With Bill Strengthening Seriousness Of Child Porn Possession

Possession of child pornography would become a more serious crime in Missouri, under a bill moving through the House. Representative Mark Bruns of Jefferson City sponsors a bill which would make possession of child porn a felony. It currently is a misdemeanor. Amendments have been added to the bill. One would make the charge an even more serious felony for repeat offenders. Bruns notes that many neighboring states such as Nebraska, Iowa and Arkansas have taken steps to increase the severity of their child pornography laws.