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Missouri age-verification & online ID laws

In effect 15 CSR 60-18 (AG rule, MMPA) effective Nov 30, 2025

Missouri's requirement comes from an Attorney General rule (15 CSR 60-18) adopted under the Merchandising Practices Act, published May 7, 2025 and effective Nov 30, 2025.

Laws & bills on record

Adult content

In effect
Bill / statute
15 CSR 60-18 (AG rule, MMPA)
Status
Active law in effect
Effective
Nov 30, 2025
Intrusiveness
High -- Broad reach: low or no content threshold, device/OS-level, or bundled with other verification.

Missouri's requirement comes from an Attorney General rule (15 CSR 60-18) adopted under the Merchandising Practices Act, published May 7, 2025 and effective Nov 30, 2025. It requires sites where a substantial share of content is harmful to minors to use reasonable age verification. Five further bills were filed in the 2026 session to put the requirement in statute and expand it; those remain pending.

Timeline
  • Nov 30, 2025In effect

Source: ago.mo.gov

Frequently asked questions

Does Missouri require age verification to access adult websites?

Yes. 15 CSR 60-18 (AG rule, MMPA) is in effect, effective Nov 30, 2025. Missouri's requirement comes from an Attorney General rule (15 CSR 60-18) adopted under the Merchandising Practices Act, published May 7, 2025 and effective Nov 30, 2025.

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