Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1836: Requires that a guardian ad litem who is appointed to a child to have mandatory conversations with the child
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapters 210, 211, 452, and 453, RSMo, by adding thereto four new sections relating to guardians ad litem, with a penalty provision. Section A. Chapters 210, 211, 452, and 453, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto four new sections, to be known as sections 210.162, 211.465, 452.427, and 453.027, to read as follows: 210.162. A guardian ad litem appointed to a child who is the subject to a proceeding under sections 210.110 to 210.165 or sections 210.700 to 210.760 shall be required to have a conversation with such child prior to each court proceeding. Such conversations shall be held in.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapters 210, 211, 452, and 453, RSMo, by adding thereto four new sections relating to guardians ad litem, with a penalty provision. Section A. Chapters 210, 211, 452, and 453, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto four new sections, to be known as sections 210.162, 211.465, 452.427, and 453.027, to read as follows: 210.162. A guardian ad litem appointed to a child who is the subject to a proceeding under sections 210.110 to 210.165 or sections 210.700 to 210.760 shall be required to have a conversation with such child prior to each court proceeding. Such conversations shall be held in a private room and shall not be shorter than fifteen minutes. 211.465. A guardian ad litem appointed to a child who is the subject to a proceeding under sections 211.442 to 211.487 shall be required to have a conversation with such child prior to each court proceeding. Such conversations shall be held in a private room and shall not be shorter than fifteen minutes. 452.427. A guardian ad litem appointed to a child who is the subject to a proceeding to determine custody, visitation rights, or support under sections 452.375 to 452.410 shall be required to have a conversation with such child prior to each court proceeding. Such conversations shall be held in a private room and shall …
Sponsors
- Ann Kelley (R, 127) · primary sponsor