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MO SB1354
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rick Brattin
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AI Summary
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Changes from permissive ("may") to mandatory ("shall") the requirement that court orders for child custody or visitation include a provision for sheriff or law enforcement enforcement of custody and visitation rights
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Law enforcement cannot remove a child from a person with actual physical custody unless shown a court order that "clearly and convincingly" verifies that person is not entitled to custody
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Creates an exception allowing child removal if exigent circumstances give law enforcement reasonable suspicion the child would be harmed or the court order may not be valid
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Enforcement provisions remain subject to subsequent court orders under chapters 210, 211, 452, or 455 that limit or deny custody or visitation
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to the enforcement of child custody and visitation orders
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
1/27/2026