Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2505: Provides that a grandparent shall be given priority if it is in the best interest of the child to be placed in the custody of a third party
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2505 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on December 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that a grandparent shall be given priority if it is in the best interest of the child to be placed in the custody of a third party. Primary sponsor: David Dolan (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Placed on Informal Calendar - SA 1 adopted, SA 2 pending.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Dolan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 148 |
| John Hewkin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| Marty Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Deanna Self | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Marla Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Placed on Informal Calendar - SA 1 adopted, SA 2 pending
- SS Offered
- Taken Up for Third Reading (S)
- Placed on Informal Calendar
- SCS Reported Do Pass (S)
- SCS Voted Do Pass (S)
- Executive Session Held (S)
- Public Hearing Held (S)
- Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 8:15 a.m., Senate Lounge - 3rd Floor
- Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - CANCELLED: Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 8:15 a.m., Senate Lounge-3rd Floor
- Second read and referred: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence(S)
- Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)
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