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MO HB1259
Bill
Status
1/11/2012
Primary Sponsor
Chris Kelly
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AI Summary
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Repeal and re-enact section 453.040, RSMo, regarding consent requirements for child adoption
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Add new subdivision (8) exempting from adoption consent requirement a man who has reason to believe he is the biological father of a newborn but has not provided consistent prenatal financial support to the mother or consistent payment for prenatal, natal, and postnatal medical care, unless actively thwarted by the mother
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Add new subdivision (10) exempting from adoption consent requirement a man whose consent is not required under subdivision (2) of subsection 3 of section 453.030
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Maintain existing exemptions from adoption consent requirement including parents whose rights have been terminated, those with unknown identity, those who failed to appear in proceedings, and parents with disqualifying mental conditions or history of abandonment or neglect
Legislative Description
Specifies that consent to the adoption of a child is not required of a man who has not provided consistent prenatal support to the mother and baby or who is not required under Section 453.030, RSMo
Last Action
HCS Reported Do Pass by Consent (H)
2/14/2012