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MO SB946

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Williams

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Pregnancy status shall not prevent a court from entering a judgment of dissolution of marriage or legal separation in Missouri
  • Petitions for dissolution or legal separation must still disclose whether the wife is pregnant, but this disclosure no longer serves as a barrier to finalizing the case
  • Amends sections 452.305 and 452.310 of Missouri Revised Statutes to add explicit language permitting courts to proceed with divorce or separation judgments regardless of pregnancy
  • Maintains all existing requirements for dissolution including 90-day residency, 30-day waiting period after filing, and provisions for child custody, support, and property disposition

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to dissolution of marriage or legal separation and pregnancy status

Last Action

Hearing Conducted S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Families, Seniors and Health1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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