Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 4 R cosponsors

HB 1772 — Modifies provisions relating to subsidies for adopted children

Last action — Second read and referred: Families, Seniors and Health(S)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill HB 1772, a reference was updated to improve clarity or address a previous error. The specific line identifier was changed to reflect the latest amendment. This matters because clear and precise language in legislation helps ensure that everyone understands the rules and intentions of the bill, which can lead to better implementation and compliance.

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SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO.
SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] HOUSE BILL NO.
4258H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To repeal section 453.073, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to adoption subsidies.
4258H.01P JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To repeal section 453.073, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to adoption subsidies.
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EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
The subsidy shall be paid for children who have been in the care and custody of the children's division under the homeless, dependent and neglected foster care program.
In the case of a child who has been in the care and custody of a private child-caring or child-placing EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
HB 1772 2 agency or in the care and custody of the division of youth services or the department of mental health, a subsidy shall be available from the children's division subsidy program in the same manner and under the same circumstances and conditions as provided for a child who has been in the care and custody of the children's division.
HB 1772 2 3.
The subsidy shall be paid for children who have been in the care and custody of the children's division under the homeless, dependent and neglected foster care program.
In the case of a child who has been in the care and custody of a private child-caring or child-placing agency or in the care and custody of the division of youth services or the department of mental health, a subsidy shall be available from the children's division subsidy program in the same manner and under the same circumstances and conditions as provided for a child who has been in the care and custody of the children's division.
A separate grant for guardian ad litem fees shall be made available and shall not exceed five hundred dollars billed at the rate of one hundred seventy-five dollars per hour of legal services provided by an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Missouri.
A separate grant for guardian ad litem fees shall be made available and shall not exceed five hundred dollars billed at the rate of one hundred seventy-five dollars per HB 1772 3 hour of legal services provided by an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Missouri.
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Action History

  1. Second read and referred: Families, Seniors and Health(S)

  2. Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)

  3. Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 121 NOES: 18 PRESENT: 0

  4. Taken Up for Third Reading (H)

  5. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  6. Voted Do Pass (H)

  7. Executive Session Completed (H)

  8. Placed on the Informal Third Reading Calendar (H)

  9. Referred: Fiscal Review(H)

  10. Perfected (H)

  11. Title of Bill - Agreed To

  12. Taken Up for Perfection (H)

  13. Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

  14. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  15. Voted Do Pass (H)

  16. Executive Session Completed (H)

  17. Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)

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

  19. Voted Do Pass (H)

  20. Executive Session Completed (H)

  21. Public Hearing Completed (H)

  22. Referred: Children and Families(H)

  23. Read Second Time (H)

  24. Read First Time (H)

  25. Prefiled (H)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 195 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (195)

195 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1772?
HB 1772 is sponsored by Ed Lewis (Republican), Brad Banderman (Republican), Cecelie Williams (Republican), and Phil Amato (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1772?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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