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MO HB2458

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Dolan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the age threshold distinguishing "adult" from "child" in order of protection statutes from 17 to 18 years of age
  • Requires cases involving respondents under 18 years old to be transferred to juvenile court for full order of protection hearings
  • Mandates service of process on a custodial parent, guardian, or court-appointed guardian ad litem when the respondent is under 18
  • Amends three sections of Missouri Revised Statutes (455.010, 455.035, and 455.513) to align age definitions with the 18-year-old standard

Legislative Description

Changes provisions relating to orders of protection

Last Action

Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules - Administrative2/11/2026
Judiciary1/8/2026

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