HB 2631 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Establishes the "Uniform Unregulated Child Custody Transfer Act"

This bill establishes the Uniform Unregulated Child Custody Transfer Act to regulate how custody of children is transferred, particularly in cases involving adoption and intercountry placements. It prohibits parents or guardians from transferring custody with the intent to abandon their rights and responsibilities, requiring such transfers to occur only through legal processes like adoption, guardianship, or court orders. The legislation also mandates that child-placing agencies provide prospective adoptive parents with comprehensive information about a child's background, health history, and potential challenges before placement. Violations of these custody transfer rules are classified as a class B misdemeanor, and the state's children's division is authorized to investigate and take protective action if a transfer is suspected to be unlawful.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2024 Last action May 16, 2024
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Committee
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Apr 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
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Apr 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
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Apr 11, 2024
Committee
Referred: Rules - Regulatory Oversight(H)
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Apr 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 21 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
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Apr 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
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Feb 29, 2024
Committee
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety(H)
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Feb 5, 2024
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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Wendy Hausman
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