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MO HB764

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

Lindell Shumake

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new "family intervention order" system allowing spouses or adult children to petition courts to require family members with suspected chemical substance abuse to undergo prevention/intervention evaluations and treatment

  • Requires all abuse and neglect reports to state agencies (child abuse hotlines, adult protective services, long-term care facilities) to include inquiry about whether chemical substance abuse may be present, with reporters informed about family intervention order options

  • Family intervention orders valid for 180 days to one year, renewable; if respondent determined to be a chemical substance abuser, court may order inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment, or attendance at AA/NA meetings

  • Non-compliance with family intervention orders results in issuance of a full order of protection; respondent's failure to comply may be considered in child custody determinations, property rights, and control of financial accounts

  • Amends divorce and custody statutes to require disclosure of any family intervention orders and allows courts to consider chemical substance abuse findings when awarding custody, child support, and control of marital residence and bank accounts

Legislative Description

Establishes family intervention orders for the treatment of an individual who abuses chemical substances

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/24/2015

Committee Referrals

Children And Families2/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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