Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3046: Establishes provisions relating to failing to supervise a child
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 568, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to failing to supervise a child, with a penalty provision. Section A. Chapter 568, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 568.180, to read as follows: 568.180. 1. A person is guilty of failing to supervise a child if the person is the parent, lawful guardian, or other person lawfully charged with the care or custody of a child under fifteen years of age and the child: (1) Commits an act that brings the child within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under chapter 211; (2) Violates a c.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 568, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to failing to supervise a child, with a penalty provision. Section A. Chapter 568, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 568.180, to read as follows: 568.180. 1. A person is guilty of failing to supervise a child if the person is the parent, lawful guardian, or other person lawfully charged with the care or custody of a child under fifteen years of age and the child: (1) Commits an act that brings the child within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under chapter 211; (2) Violates a curfew law of a county or any other political subdivision; or (3) Fails to attend school as required under section 167.031. 2. Nothing in this section applies to a child-placing agency or to foster parents. 3. In a prosecution of a person for failing to supervise a child under subdivision (1) of subsection 1 of this section, it is an affirmative defense that the person: (1) Is a victim of the act that brings the child within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court; or (2) Reported the act to the appropriate authorities. 4. In a prosecution of a person for failing to supervise a child under subsection of this section, it is an …
Sponsors
- Fountain, Henderson (D, 085) · primary sponsor