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MO SB47
Bill
AI Summary
- Repeals and replaces section 453.072, RSMo, to extend adoption subsidies to legal guardians beyond adoptive parents
- Makes subsidies available to qualified relatives granted legal guardianship of a child in the same manner as adoptive parents receive them
- Makes subsidies available to qualified close nonrelated persons granted legal guardianship of a child in the same manner as adoptive parents receive them
- Defines "relative" as grandparents, aunts, uncles, adult siblings, adult first cousins, or any person related by blood or affinity
- Defines "close nonrelated person" as a nonrelated individual whose life is intermingled with the child such that the relationship is similar to a family relationship
Legislative Description
Adds to the list of legal guardians of a child who may receive subsidies
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/25/2013
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Review4/30/2013
Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities3/27/2013
Seniors, Families and Pensions1/10/2013
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