HB1836

Requires that a guardian ad litem who is appointed to a child to have mandatory conversations with the child

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB1836 mandates guardians ad litem to have required discussions with children they represent.

Missouri HB1836 amends several statutes to mandate that guardians ad litem appointed to represent children must engage in mandatory conversations with the child. This requirement applies across various legal contexts, including dependency, neglect, and juvenile cases. The bill seeks to ensure that the child's voice and perspective are considered in legal proceedings affecting them.

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Where it stands

Current
Emerging Issues Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)