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MO HB299
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/8/2021
Primary Sponsor
Wayne Wallingford
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AI Summary
- Creates a rebuttable presumption that equal or approximately equal parenting time to each parent is in the best interests of the child in custody proceedings
- The presumption may be rebutted only by a preponderance of the evidence, including if parents have reached their own custody agreement, if a pattern of domestic violence has occurred, or if a parent has abused or neglected the child
- Encourages courts to enter a temporary parenting plan as early as practicable in custody proceedings, consistent with the best-interests-of-the-child factors
- Prohibits courts from adopting any local rule, form, or practice requiring a standardized or default parenting plan for interim, temporary, or permanent orders
- Amends Section 452.375, RSMo, while retaining existing provisions on custody factors, restrictions for sex offenses against children, domestic violence protections, and equal treatment of parents regardless of age, sex, or financial status
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions of law relating to child custody arrangements
Last Action
Placed on Informal Calendar
5/7/2021
Committee Referrals
Seniors, Families, Veterans & Military Affairs4/15/2021
Rules - Administrative Oversight3/11/2021
Judiciary2/25/2021
Full Bill Text
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