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MO HB2495

MO HB2495
Requires that a guardian ad litem who is appointed to a child to have an ethical obligation to that child


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Introduced
01/23/2024
In Committee
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/17/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires that a guardian ad litem who is appointed to a child to have an ethical obligation to that child

AI Summary

This bill requires that a guardian ad litem (GAL), who is appointed to represent a child in certain legal proceedings related to child welfare, abuse and neglect, custody, visitation, and adoption, have an ethical obligation to the child during the course of the legal proceeding. The bill amends the relevant sections of Missouri law to establish this ethical obligation for GALs appointed to represent children in these different types of legal cases.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Voted Do Pass (H) (on 03/26/2024)

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