Requires that a guardian ad litem who is appointed to a child to have an ethical obligation to that child

HB 338 requires court-appointed guardians ad litem (GALs) to prioritize a child's best interests during specific family court cases. It applies to GALs in proceedings involving child protection (sections 210.110-210.165), juvenile matters (sections 211.442-211.487), custody/visitation/support (sections 452.375-452.410), and adoption/foster care (sections 453.005-453.170). The bill clarifies that GALs must maintain an ethical duty to the child throughout these proceedings, ensuring their advocacy focuses solely on the child's welfare.