Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3426: Modifies provisions relating to criminal offenses, including 48-hour holds, assault, domestic violence, stalking, and violations of no contact orders
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
An act of domestic violence committed by the respondent; (13) Award possession and care of any pet, along with any moneys necessary to cover medical costs that may have resulted from abuse of the pet. 4. A verified petition seeking orders for maintenance, support, custody, visitation, payment of rent, payment of monetary compensation, possession of personal property, prohibiting the transfer, encumbrance, or disposal of property, or payment for services of a shelter for victims of domestic violence, shall contain allegations relating to those orders and shall pray for the orders desired. 5. In.
From the introduced text:
an act of domestic violence committed by the respondent; (13) Award possession and care of any pet, along with any moneys necessary to cover medical costs that may have resulted from abuse of the pet. 4. A verified petition seeking orders for maintenance, support, custody, visitation, payment of rent, payment of monetary compensation, possession of personal property, prohibiting the transfer, encumbrance, or disposal of property, or payment for services of a shelter for victims of domestic violence, shall contain allegations relating to those orders and shall pray for the orders desired. 5. In making an award of custody, the court shall consider all relevant factors including the presumption that the best interests of the child will be served by placing the child in the custody and care of the nonabusive parent, unless there is evidence that both parents have engaged in abusive behavior, in which case the court shall not consider this presumption but may appoint a guardian ad litem or a court-appointed special advocate to represent the children in accordance with chapter 452 and shall consider all other factors in accordance with chapter 452. 6. The court shall grant to the noncustodial parent rights to visitation with any minor child born to or adopted by the parties, unless the court finds, after hearing, that visitation would endanger the child's …