Mo. Rev. Stat. § 630.630
If a patient or resident, parent, if the patient or resident is a minor, or legal guardian does not consent to transfer of the patient or resident from a facility operated by the department, then the department shall propose other appropriate placement alternatives, if available, and seek to obtain consent under section 630.625 until the alternatives are exhausted.
(L. 1980 H.B. 1724)