HB 2297 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Prohibits a child-placing agency contracting with the state to provide foster care services from discriminating against a family because of the family's religion

This bill prohibits child-placing agencies that contract with the state to provide foster care services from discriminating against families based on their religion. It directly affects these agencies by adding a specific restriction to their existing obligations under state law. The key provision requires that these agencies must not deny foster care placement opportunities to any family solely because of their religious beliefs. This change aims to ensure equal access to foster care services regardless of a family's faith.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 4, 2024 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Jan 4, 2024
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Keri Ingle
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