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HB2044 • 2026

Provides that a grandparent shall be given priority if it is in the best interest of the child to be placed in the custody of a third party

Provides that a grandparent shall be given priority if it is in the best interest of the child to be placed in the custody of a third party

Children
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Terry, Marlene (066)
Last action
2026-02-11
Official status
This Bill Replaced with a Substitute Bill - Check Primary Bill - HB 2505
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-11 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 14 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  2. 2026-02-10 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Public Hearing Completed (H)

  3. 2026-02-10 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Executive Session Completed (H)

  4. 2026-02-10 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

  5. 2026-02-02 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Referred: Children and Families(H)

  6. 2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read Second Time (H)

  7. 2026-01-07 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read First Time (H)

  8. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled (H)

Official Summary Text

Provides that a grandparent shall be given priority if it is in the best interest of the child to be placed in the custody of a third party