Bill > HB280

This bill modifies Missouri state law regarding divorce and legal separation by explicitly stating that pregnancy status cannot prevent a court from entering a judgment of dissolution of marriage or legal separation. Specifically, the bill amends existing statutes to clarify that if one party has been a Missouri resident (or a military member stationed in Missouri) for 90 days before filing, and 30 days have passed since filing, the court can proceed with a divorce or legal separation regardless of whether one spouse is pregnant. The bill requires that such judgments include the last four digits of the parties' Social Security numbers and that the full Social Security numbers be retained according to existing regulations. The changes aim to remove any potential legal barriers to divorce or legal separation based on pregnancy status, ensuring that couples can proceed with separation proceedings regardless of a pregnancy. The bill maintains existing requirements about residency, the irretrievability of the marriage, and considerations of child custody, support, and property disposition.

Health and Social Services

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB280&year=2025&code=R