Establishes the division of maternal and child resources within the department of social services and the "Save MO Babies Act" to help assist persons in the adoption of children
HB 807 creates a new "Division of Maternal and Child Resources" within Missouri's Department of Social Services. This division will coordinate adoption services specifically for expectant mothers seeking to place their babies for adoption with adoptive families. The bill establishes the "Save MO Babies Act" framework (through new sections 207.100-207.108) to streamline this process, replacing prior adoption-related statutes. It directly affects expectant mothers considering adoption and prospective adoptive parents by centralizing these services under the new division.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2025
Last action Feb 18, 2025
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Feb 13, 2025
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Referred: Children and Families(H)
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Jan 9, 2025
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Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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Phil Amato
RRepublican
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