Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1573 — Modifies provisions relating to certain children leaving foster care or the custody of the state

Last action — Voted Do Pass S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

SB 1573 - Under this act, the Children's Division shall provide a child leaving foster care with certain documents and information, including information on how to access medical records and court documents, a letter confirming the child's prior foster care status for purposes of program eligibility, and information on relevant social service programs and supports. Such information shall also be provided to a child's proposed or nominated guardian prior to the child leaving foster care or the custody of the state. This act requires the Children's Division or the Division of Youth Services, in cases where guardianship of a child is deemed the permanency plan or is being considered by the court, to include any proposed or nominated guardian for a child leaving foster care or state custody in the development of the plan at least six months prior to the child leaving foster care or state custody. The proposed or nominated guardian shall receive a copy of the proposed plan. SARAH HASKINS

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Voted Do Pass S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

  2. Hearing Conducted S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

  3. Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

  4. S First Read

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (198)

198 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1573 do?
SB 1573 - Under this act, the Children's Division shall provide a child leaving foster care with certain documents and information, including information on how to access medical records and court documents, a letter confirming the child's prior foster care status for purposes of program eligibility, and information on relevant social service programs and supports. Such information shall also be provided to a child's proposed or nominated guardian prior to the child leaving foster care or the custody of the state. This act requires the Children's Division or the Division of Youth Services, in cases where guardianship of a child is deemed the permanency plan or is being considered by the court, to include any proposed or nominated guardian for a child leaving foster care or state custody in the development of the plan at least six months prior to the child leaving foster care or state custody. The proposed or nominated guardian shall receive a copy of the proposed plan. SARAH HASKINS
Who sponsors SB 1573?
SB 1573 is sponsored by Sandy Crawford.
What is the current status of SB 1573?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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