Sex Offender Registration: How to Find a State Where You Don't Have to Register as a Sex Offender

Hi there. First, a quick rundown. I fought against a "possession of child pornography" case in MO for around two years before taking a plea bargain. I was given an SIS and completed the probationary period successfully, resulting in the charges being dropped. However, under Missouri law, taking a plea bargain (regardless of final outcome), results in a lifetime registration with no hope of ever petitioning for removal. So, despite thankfully not having a criminal record, I will always have to register which has resulted in countless rejected jobs and homes for the past 9 years. I've exhausted most all of my options within my state and am at wits end and am desperate to get some control over my life back.

So, at this point, I'm fed up with the stress and anxiety and am looking to move to a different state. My understanding is that, if you move to a state where your case would not have resulted in registration, that you would not have to register there (and if you move to a state that DOES require it, you'd have to register again). Are there states where I could move where this would be the case for me? If so, what are they? I can't seem to find any information on this after nearly a month of endless searching.

I can't even put into words how much I would appreciate any and all help.

Thanks

Sex Offender Registration: How to Find a State Where You Don't Have to Register as a Sex Offender