Bill
HB 2044
Provides that a grandparent shall be given priority if it is in the best interest of the child to be placed in the custody of a third party
2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Tonya Rush and 1 co-sponsor
Missouri law now requires courts to prioritize grandparent custody over other third parties when determining child placement is in the child's best interest.
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 14 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0