Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1010: Modifies provisions relating to child protection, including child abuse and endangering a child
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1010 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifies provisions relating to child protection, including child abuse and endangering a child. Primary sponsor: Joe Nicola (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1010 - Under this act, a child shall not be considered abused or neglected for the sole reason that the child's parent, guardian, or other person responsible for the child's care, custody, and control refuses to affirm or otherwise recognize the child's sexual orientation or gender identity if that gender identity differs from the child's biological sex. Additionally, the Children's Division shall not investigate or conduct a family assessment for the sole reason that the child's parent, guardian, or other person responsible for the child's care, custody, and control refuses to affirm or otherwise recognize the child's sexual orientation or gender identity if that gender identity differs from the child's biological sex. Finally, the offense of endangering the welfare of a child in the first and second degrees shall not include a person's refusal to affirm or otherwise recognize the child's sexual orientation or gender identity if that gender identity differs from the child's biological sex and shall not include if the person refuses to assist or give consent to a child's gender transition. This act is identical to SB 704 (2025). SARAH HASKINS
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Nicola | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled