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MO HB182
Bill
Status
1/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Elijah Haahr
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AI Summary
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Courts may deny custody to a parent who attempted to coerce the mother to obtain an abortion while the child was unborn
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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
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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
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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