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Current Legislative Priorities (Fall 2021)

Current Legislative Priorities (Fall 2021)


It’s not enough to address the outcomes of domestic violence. To reach out goal of creating a community free of violence, we have to advocate for changes at a legislative level.

These are our current priorities:

Beyond forward-thinking initiatives to improve safety, we modify programs and policies to align with new laws. This summer, HB 557, the Residential Care Facility Notification Act, was signed into law by Gov. Parsons. It provides minimum protection for children living in unlicensed residential facilities and boarding schools. This is an important step towards additional support of children. The legislation also adjusted some of our own requirements, as a licensed facility, to bring Missouri licensed facilities in line with the federal guidelines.


You can help by sharing our efforts and standing up for victims of domestic violence in your neighborhood through legislative action.