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MO HB2730
Bill
Status
3/14/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Pogue
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AI Summary
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Amends Missouri Section 451.100 governing who may solemnize marriages in the state
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Retains existing authority for active or retired clergy in good standing, judges (including municipal judges without compensation), and religious societies/institutions/organizations to perform marriages
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Adds new provision allowing any person authorized to solemnize marriages to refuse to perform a marriage if it conflicts with their religious beliefs or sincerely held moral convictions
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Introduced by Representative Pogue during the 98th General Assembly, Second Regular Session
Legislative Description
Allows a person authorized to solemnize marriages to refuse to solemnize a marriage which is contrary to the religious beliefs or sincerely held moral convictions of such person
Last Action
Referred: Children and Families(H)
5/13/2016