Bill of the week - Feb. 24, 2023

HCS HBs 994, 52 & 984 originally dealt with the definitions of “adult” and “child” as they relate to orders of protection.  Committee and floor amendments expanded the bill to include the following provisions: 

• ORDERS OF PROTECTION – DEFINITIONS OF “ADULT” AND “CHILD” (Sections 455.010, 455.035, and 455.513)
• GUARDIANSHIPS AND CONSERVATORSHIPS (Section 475.050)
• COURT AUTOMATION FUND (Section 476.055)
• COURT REPORTER SALARIES (Section 485.060)
• CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS (Section 487.110)
• 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LAW LIBRARY SURCHARGE (Section 488.426)
• JUROR COMPENSATION (Section 494.455)
• DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION (Section 509.520)
• UNIFORM INTERSTATE DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY ACT (Sections 510.500,
• 510.503, 510.506, 510.509, 510.512, 510.515, 510.518, and 510.521)
• BAIL CONSIDERATIONS (Section 544.453)
• TAMPERING WITH A JUDICIAL OFFICER (Section 575.095)
• PUBLIC DEFENDER – FEDERAL AND OTHER FUND (Section 600.042)

Members of The Missouri Bar are invited to submit comments and input to the Board of Governors and its Executive Committee using this Bill Review Link.  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.