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MO HB1260
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/11/2012
Primary Sponsor
Chris Kelly
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AI Summary
- Adds section 453.045 to Missouri law regarding consent requirements for adoption proceedings
- A man waives his right to intervene in termination of parental rights or adoption actions unless he establishes a consistent and substantial relationship with the child
- To maintain intervention rights, a man must have provided consistent prenatal financial support and payment of prenatal and natal medical care for mother and baby
- Required to show consistent child support payments commensurate with his ability to pay and consistent contact and visitation with the child
- Must demonstrate assistance with the child's educational and medical care, unless he was actively prevented from doing so by the child's mother
Legislative Description
Waives a man's right to intervene in a termination of parental rights or adoption action unless he has had a previous and consistent relationship with the child
Last Action
HCS Reported Do Pass by Consent (H)
2/14/2012
Committee Referrals
Children And Families1/19/2012
Full Bill Text
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