HJR 166·MO·house
Proposes a constitutional amendment that changes a valid marriage from a marriage between a man and a woman to two persons regardless of their genders
FailedFiled Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor: Michael Burton
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
May 15, 2026
Summary
The measure would rewrite the state constitution’s marriage definition, removing the requirement that a marriage be between a man and a woman. It would allow same‑sex couples the same legal recognition as opposite‑sex couples. The amendment was referred to Emerging Issues and ultimately failed to pass.
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