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MO HB182

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Elijah Haahr

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Courts may deny custody to a parent who attempted to coerce the mother to obtain an abortion while the child was unborn

  • Courts may exercise discretion in granting visitation rights to a non-custodial parent who attempted to coerce the mother to obtain an abortion during pregnancy

  • A man who attempted to coerce the mother of an unborn child to obtain an abortion is not required to give consent for the child's adoption

  • Adds statutory definition of "coerce" as persuading an unwilling person to do something by force or threats, applicable to both custody and adoption proceedings

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding custody and visitation rights of a father who attempted to coerce the mother of his child to obtain an abortion

Last Action

Referred: Civil and Criminal Proceedings(H)

4/14/2015

Committee Referrals

Civil and Criminal Proceedings4/14/2015

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