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MO HB1770

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phil Amato

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting child abuse or neglect under section 568.060 to ten years from the victim's eighteenth birthday
  • Applies to cases involving victims under eighteen years of age
  • Creates new section 556.035 in Missouri Revised Statutes
  • Overrides existing time limitation provisions in section 556.036 for these specific offenses

Legislative Description

Modifies the time limitations for prosecutions for abuse or neglect of a child

Last Action

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 15 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Children And Families2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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