Missouri Supporting and Strengthening Families Act (SB 195)

This law was last updated on Jul 6, 2017

State

Missouri

Number

SB 195

Status

Failed to Pass

Proposed

Jan 4, 2017

Topics

Parental Involvement

Full Bill Text

www.senate.mo.gov

SB 195 would establish the Supporting and Strengthening Families Act. It would changes the laws regarding the delegation of powers relating to the care and custody of a child.

The bill states that a parent or legal custodian of a child may, by a properly executed power of attorney, delegate to an attorney-in-fact, for up to one year, any of the powers regarding the care and custody of the child, except, among other things, the performance or inducement of an abortion on or for the child.

The bills goes on to describe other authority issues relating to guardianships.

Related Legislation

Similar to SB 801, HB 1433, and HB 684, all of which failed to pass in previous legislations.