Establishes the division of maternal and child resources within the department of social services and the "Save MO Babies Act" to help assist persons in the adoption of children
HB 1103 establishes a new "Division of Maternal and Child Resources" within Missouri’s Department of Social Services and creates the "Save MO Babies Act" to streamline adoption services. The bill directly affects expectant mothers seeking to place their children for adoption and prospective adoptive parents, by requiring the division to coordinate adoption services, maintain matching records, and connect these parties through county offices. Key provisions include creating standardized procedures for verifying adoptive parents, compiling records for both expectant mothers and adoptive applicants, and enabling the division to collaborate with courts and other state agencies. The bill does not alter adoption laws but reorganizes administrative support to improve the adoption process for Missouri families.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Jan 29, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Don Mayhew
RRepublican
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