MO HB1070

Creates a "family intervention order" process allowing family members to petition courts to require relatives with chemical substance abuse issues to undergo prevention/intervention evaluations and treatment.

Establishes that family members (including children age 12+) can file verified petitions in circuit court alleging chemical substance abuse by a household member, with hearings held within 15 days.

Courts must order respondents to complete a prevention/intervention evaluation; if substance abuse is confirmed, courts can order formal treatment (inpatient/outpatient), support groups (AA/NA), or recovery programs, with orders lasting 180 days to one year.

Requires abuse/neglect reporting systems for elder care, child welfare, and vulnerable adults to ask reporters if chemical substance abuse is a factor and inform family members of the family intervention order process.

Integrates family intervention orders into dissolution of marriage proceedings, allowing courts to consider substance abuse findings when determining child custody, support, and asset control, with courts potentially favoring the non-abusing party.