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MO HB1908
MO HB1908Allows the court to enter a judgment of dissolution of marriage or legal separation if a person is pregnant
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Allows the court to enter a judgment of dissolution of marriage or legal separation if a person is pregnant
AI Summary
This bill amends Missouri law to clarify that a person's pregnancy status cannot prevent a court from issuing a judgment of dissolution of marriage (divorce) or legal separation. The bill ensures that courts can proceed with these legal processes regardless of whether a party is pregnant, while still requiring that provisions for child custody, support, spousal maintenance, and property division are addressed to the extent the court has jurisdiction.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (28)
Cecelie Williams (R)*,
Brad Banderman (R),
Mark Boyko (D),
Danny Busick (R),
Tricia Byrnes (R),
David Dolan (R),
Anthony Ealy (D),
Ron Fowler (R),
Jeff Hales (D),
John Hewkin (R),
George Hruza (R),
William Irwin (R),
Mike Jones (R),
Ann Kelley (R),
Ed Lewis (R),
Bill Lucas (R),
Marty Murray (D),
Matthew Overcast (R),
Raymond Reed (D),
Brian Seitz (R),
Deanna Self (R),
Marla Smith (D),
Melanie Stinnett (R),
Bob Titus (R),
Jeff Vernetti (R),
Christopher Warwick (R),
Colin Wellenkamp (R),
Burt Whaley (R),
Last Action
Reported to the Senate and First Read (S) (on 02/17/2026)
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