Bill > HB1140

This bill proposes to amend Missouri state law by adding a new section that allows individuals to bring a civil lawsuit for "alienation of affection" against a third party who is believed to have interfered with or destroyed a marriage. Specifically, the bill permits a person to sue another individual (but not a business or organization) for causing the breakdown of their marital relationship, with potential monetary damages to be determined by a court. The lawsuit must be filed within three years of the last action that prompted the claim, and can only be brought against another natural person, not a corporation or other legal entity. Alienation of affection is a legal concept that traditionally allows a spouse to seek compensation from someone who is perceived to have deliberately and improperly influenced or undermined their marriage, typically through romantic interference or seduction. This type of lawsuit is relatively rare and not available in all states, so this bill would represent a significant addition to Missouri's civil legal framework by providing a specific legal pathway for such claims.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1140&year=2025&code=R