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This bill establishes the division of maternal and child resources within the Missouri Department of Social Services and creates the "Save MO Babies Act" to facilitate child adoptions. The legislation creates a comprehensive system designed to reduce abortions by assisting expectant mothers in accessing resources and connecting them with prospective adoptive parents. Key provisions include establishing a central registry for expectant mothers at risk of seeking abortion and for prospective adoptive parents, creating a response and evaluation team to oversee the program, and implementing strict confidentiality and evaluation protocols. The bill outlines detailed responsibilities for the new division, including coordinating community resources, providing services to expectant mothers, conducting background checks on prospective adoptive parents, and maintaining records of potential adoptions. The legislation emphasizes treating expectant mothers and fathers with respect, ensuring the safety and welfare of children, and creating a systematic approach to facilitating adoptions that might otherwise result in abortion. The bill also includes provisions for provider evaluation, contract management, and protection of sensitive information, with specific guidelines for sharing records and maintaining confidentiality.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1103&year=2025&code=R