HB 350 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Modifies provisions of law relating to custody of in vitro human embryos

HB 350 modifies custody laws specifically for children conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) or born via surrogacy. It establishes a presumption that equal parenting time is in the child's best interest, which can be overridden only by evidence of domestic violence or parental agreement. Courts must consider factors like the child's relationship with both parents, domestic violence history, and the child's adjustment to home/school when determining custody. The bill directly affects cases involving in vitro human embryos and surrogacy arrangements, clarifying custody standards for these specific scenarios under Missouri law.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 3, 2024 Last action Jan 30, 2025
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Referred: Children and Families(H)
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Dec 3, 2024
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Renee Reuter
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