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HB1770 • 2026

Modifies the time limitations for prosecutions for abuse or neglect of a child

Modifies the time limitations for prosecutions for abuse or neglect of a child

Children
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Amato, Phil (113)
Last action
2026-04-02
Official status
04/02/2026 - Reported Do Pass (H)
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-02 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Executive Session Completed (H)

  2. 2026-04-02 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Voted Do Pass (H)

  3. 2026-04-02 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  4. 2026-03-24 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)

  5. 2026-03-03 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Executive Session Completed (H)

  6. 2026-03-03 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Voted Do Pass (H)

  7. 2026-03-03 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 15 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  8. 2026-02-24 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Public Hearing Completed (H)

  9. 2026-02-12 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Referred: Children and Families(H)

  10. 2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read Second Time (H)

  11. 2026-01-07 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read First Time (H)

  12. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled (H)

Official Summary Text

Modifies the time limitations for prosecutions for abuse or neglect of a child