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Missouri House Bill HB1497

Missouri 2022 Regular Session

Missouri House Bill HB1497

Introduced
1/5/22  

Caption

Provides that the time frame to file a petition for review of certain decisions shall be calculated as provided under Missouri Supreme Court Rule 44.01(e)

Impact

The bill aims to modernize the administrative process while ensuring that parents receive due process during hearings. By establishing clear timelines under the Missouri Supreme Court rules for filing petitions, HB1497 seeks to mitigate delays previously experienced in child support cases. Additionally, it allows for some decisions made during the administrative process to be reviewed by a circuit court, offering parents a pathway to challenge findings they believe are unjust.

Summary

House Bill 1497 focuses on amending how petitions for the review of certain administrative decisions are filed under Missouri law. It proposes the repeal of existing sections related to child support and the enactment of new sections that clarify procedures during administrative hearings, particularly those concerning modifications of child support obligations. The intention is to streamline the process for parents and custodians involved in child support disputes, ensuring that administrative decisions can be promptly reviewed by the judicial system if necessary.

Contention

While supporters of the bill argue that it enhances parental rights and improves efficiency in handling child support cases, there are concerns regarding the potential impacts on the rights of custodial parents, especially in cases where obligations are contested. Critics may point to the need for robust legal representation to ensure a fair hearing process, emphasizing that the administrative system should not undermine the rights of the individuals involved in child support disputes.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MO S03292

Provides that any review of apportionment by the legislature shall be brought in the supreme court of Albany county.

MO HB1253

Post-conviction collateral relief; require certain petitioners to obtain Supreme Court permission before filing in trial court.

MO SB89

Provides that Veterans Day shall be a public holiday for all employees of the University of Missouri System

MO HB659

Provides that Veterans Day shall be a public holiday for all employees of the University of Missouri System

MO HB1553

Post-conviction collateral relief; require certain petitioners to obtain Supreme Court permission before filing in trial court.

MO SB577

Provides that in petitions for judicial review of administrative decisions of the Board of Parole the only proper defendant is the board. (8/15/10)

MO A00435

Provides that a proceeding challenging apportionment by the legislature shall be brought in certain designated courts in a judicial department within which at least one petitioner resides.

MO S08638

Provides that a proceeding challenging apportionment by the legislature shall be brought in certain designated courts in a judicial department within which at least one petitioner resides.

MO S08930

Provides that in the city of New York, a part of the court shall be devoted to actions and proceedings where: every party to the proceeding is a natural person; or the petitioner alleges in its petition that it is a "small landlord"; makes related provisions.

MO S05066

Provides that in the city of New York, a part of the court shall be devoted to actions and proceedings where: every party to the proceeding is a natural person; or the petitioner alleges in its petition that it is a "small landlord"; makes related provisions.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.