Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 844: Modifies provisions regarding the State Legal Expense Fund as it relates to foster care contractors
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 844 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifies provisions regarding the State Legal Expense Fund as it relates to foster care contractors. Primary sponsor: Lincoln Hough (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 844 - This act provides that the State Legal Expense Fund shall be used to pay claims or final judgments against any entity, including its members, officers, or employees, that provides foster care case management services or residential services under a contract with the state. This act is identical to SB 1450 (2026) and is similar to HCS/HB 2610 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Hough | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee
- Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee
- Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled