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MO HB718

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/26/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Grisamore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 211.041, RSMo regarding juvenile court jurisdiction over children
  • Allows juvenile courts to retain jurisdiction over children until age 21, with exceptions for those committed to youth services or with unpaid assessments or restitution
  • Permits children who were in foster care before age 17 to make a one-time election to remain in or reenter the foster care system after age 17
  • Children making the election to continue or reenter foster care become eligible for all foster care services available to children under age 17
  • Limits each child to one election to extend foster care between ages 17 and 21

Legislative Description

Extends foster care to the age of 21 for certain children

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities3/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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