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MO HB3265

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits courts from ordering parents or guardians to pay costs of support, maintenance, and treatment for children committed to institutionalization
  • Eliminates assessments of up to $10 (for status offenses) and up to $50 (for felony-equivalent acts) previously imposed on juveniles in delinquency cases
  • Removes the $30 judgment that could be assessed against children, parents, or custodians in juvenile proceedings for the Family Services and Justice Fund
  • Exempts minors and their parents, guardians, or legal custodians from court costs, court automation fees, civil legal services fees, court reporter fees, inmate security surcharges, and crime victims' compensation surcharges in juvenile proceedings
  • Repeals provisions allowing courts to order parental support payments for institutionalized children and eliminates execution/garnishment mechanisms for collecting such payments

Legislative Description

Eliminates fines and fees for cases in juvenile court

Last Action

Read Second Time (H)

2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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