Missouri HB1874: Allows for a cause of action for alienation of affection

What the bill says

To amend chapter 537, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a cause of action based on alienation of affection. Section A. Chapter 537, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 537.552, to read as follows: 537.552. 1. A person may bring a cause of action against a third party for alienation of affection. The third party may be liable for civil damages, to be determined by the court, to the person bringing such action. 2. (1) An action for alienation of affection shall be commenced within three years from the last act of the third party giving ris.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 537, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a cause of action based on alienation of affection. Section A. Chapter 537, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 537.552, to read as follows: 537.552. 1. A person may bring a cause of action against a third party for alienation of affection. The third party may be liable for civil damages, to be determined by the court, to the person bringing such action. 2. (1) An action for alienation of affection shall be commenced within three years from the last act of the third party giving rise to the cause of action. (2) A person may commence a cause of action for alienation of affection against a natural person only. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

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Sponsors

• Renee Reuter (R, 112) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)