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HB2986 • 2026

Adds that a minor legally married prior to a certain date may file a petition for dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or declaration of invalidity of marriage without parental or guardian consent

Adds that a minor legally married prior to a certain date may file a petition for dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or declaration of invalidity of marriage without parental or guardian consent

Children Parental Rights
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Burton, Michael (092)
Last action
2026-01-15
Official status
01/15/2026 - Read Second Time (H)
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-15 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read Second Time (H)

  2. 2026-01-14 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Official Summary Text

Adds that a minor legally married prior to a certain date may file a petition for dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or declaration of invalidity of marriage without parental or guardian consent