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Missouri Republican Party Statement on Signing of Foster Care Bill of Rights

JEFFERSON CITY — This morning, Governor Greitens signed Senate Bill 160, a Foster Care Bill of Rights that will help protect Missouri’s children. The Bill brings accountability to Missouri’s foster care system, and it also includes measures that will protect children from traffickers. Additionally, the Bill bans those convicted of certain offenses against minors from loitering within 500 feet of children’s museums.

The Bill was sponsored by Sen. David Safer and carried in the house by Rep. Diane Franklin. First Lady Sheena Greitens, who is deeply committed to improving foster care and adoption initiatives, also played a key role in crafting and securing the passage of the Bill.

“We are very grateful that Governor Greitens and the First Lady remain committed to keeping Missouri’s children safe,“ said Austin Stukins, Executive Director of the Missouri Republican Party. “This Bill will help ensure that Missouri’s children have every opportunity to thrive, and this means a better, brighter Missouri.”