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Bill of the week - March 23, 2023

The legislation below relates to guardians ad litem or a child’s right to counsel.  Members of The Missouri Bar are invited to submit comments and input to the Board of Governors and its Executive Committee using the review link for each bill.  If you have any questions or comments about this or other legislation, please contact Government Relations staff at 573-659-2280 or govrel@mobar.org for more information.   

House Bill 1271 (Unsicker)    
Bill text (Introduced)   
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  • GUARDIAN AD LITEM, HOW APPOINTED, - WHEN (Section 210.160) (Amend)
  • GUARDIAN AD LITEM, WHEN APPOINTED (Section 210.830) (Amend)
  • OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM – PILOT PROGRAM – APPOINTED OF DIRECTOR (Section 210.1400) (New)
  • GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM (Section 210.1403) (New)
  • PARTICIPATING COUNTIES – GUARDIAN AD LITEM ASSIGNMENTS (Section 210.1406) (New)
  • AGREEMENTS WITH PARTICIPATING COUNTIES – GUARDIAN AD LITEM FUND (Section 210.1409) (New)
  • CONTRACTING ATTORNEY TO BE STATE EMPLOYEE, WHEN (Section 210.1412) (New)
  • DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM (Section 210.1415) (New)
  • GUARDIAN AD LITEM APPOINTED, WHEN, DUTIES – DISQUALIFICATION, WHEN (Section 452.423) (Amend)
  • FAMILY AND JUVENILE COURTS AND GUARDIANS AD LITEM, STANDARDS (Section 484.355) (New)
  • UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT, APPLICATION (Section 487.110)

Senate Bill 359 (Coleman)   
Bill text (Introduced)   
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  • §  GUARDIAN AD LITEM APPOINTED, WHEN, DUTIES – DISQUALIFICATION, WHEN – FEES (Section 452.423) (Amend)
  • §  FAMILY AND JUVENILE COURTS AND GUARDIANS AD LITEM, STANDARDS (Section 484.355) (New)

House Bill 1170 (Hudson)    
Bill text (Introduced)   
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  • §  GUARDIAN AD LITEM, HOW APPOINTED, - WHEN (Section 210.160) (Amend)
  • §  GUARDIAN AD LITEM, WHEN APPOINTED (Section 210.830) (Amend)
  • §  RIGHT TO COUNSEL OR GUARDIAN AD LITEM – COUNSEL APPOINTED, WHEN – WAIVER, EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS (Section 211.211) (Amend)
  • §  APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM, WHEN (Section 211.462) (Amend)

Senate Bill 477 (Brattin)   
Bill text (Introduced)   
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  • §  GUARDIAN AD LITEM APPOINTED, WHEN, DUTIES – DISQUALIFICATION, WHEN – FEES (Section 452.423) (Amend)
  • FAMILY AND JUVENILE COURTS AND GUARDIANS AD LITEM, STANDARDS (Section 484.355) (New)

HB 390 (Murphy) – Modifies provisions relating to guardians ad litem
Bill text (Introduced) 
Bill review link

  • GUARDIAN AD LITEM APPOINTED, WHEN, DUTIES – DISQUALIFICATION, WHEN – FEES (Section 452.423) (Amend)
  • FAMILY AND JUVENILE COURTS AND GUARDIANS AD LITEM, STANDARDS (Section 484.355) (New)