HB1948

Establishes provisions relating to the "Missouri Fathership Project"

Chamber Passed·3/2/26

Establishes the Missouri Fatherhood Engagement Project to support fathers in reunifying with their children.

Missouri HB1948 establishes the Missouri Fatherhood Engagement Project within the Department of Social Services. This project aims to support fathers in reestablishing and strengthening their relationships with their children. The project will provide grants to family-focused community agencies, faith-based agencies, family advocacy programs, and nonprofit organizations. These organizations will hire, train, and facilitate fatherhood engagement project specialists who will work directly with fathers to address challenges and help them overcome barriers to reunification.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 141–4 · Mar 2
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: HBs FOR THIRD READING HCS HB 1948

141 Yea

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4 Nay

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13 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 8

8:00 AM

Families, Seniors and Health Hearing

Apr 1

8:00 AM

Families, Seniors and Health Hearing

History

Apr 15

Senate

Executive Session Held (S)

Apr 15

Senate

Motion to Do Pass Failed (S)

Apr 8

Senate

Public Hearing Held (S)