Missouri SB926: Modifies provisions relating to dissolution of marriage or legal separation and pregnancy status

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION SENATE BILL NO. 103RD GENERA L ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY SENATOR NURRENBERN. 3857S.01I KRISTINA MARTIN, Secretary To repeal sections 452.305 and 452.310, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to a judgment of dissolution of marriage or legal separation. Section A. Sections 452.305 and 452.310, RSMo, are repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 452.305 and 452.310, to read as follows: 452.305. 1. The court shall enter a judgment of dissolution of marriage if: (1) The court finds that one of the parties has been a resident of this state, or is a member of the armed services who has been stationed in this state, for ninety days immediately preceding the commencement of the proceeding and that thirty days have elapsed since the filing of the petition; and (2) The court finds that there remains no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved and that therefore the marriage is irretrievably broken; and (3) To the extent it has jurisdiction, the court has considered and made provision for child custody, the support of each child, the maintenance of either spouse and the disposition of property. 2. The court shall enter a judgment of legal separation if: SB 926 (1) The court finds that one of the parties …

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Sponsors

• Maggie Nurrenbern (D, 17) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 11, 2026: Hearing Conducted S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
2. January 8, 2026: Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
3. January 7, 2026: S First Read
4. December 1, 2025: Prefiled

Common questions

What is SB926?

SB926 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to dissolution of marriage or legal separation and pregnancy status.

What does SB926 do?

SB 926 - Under this act, pregnancy status shall not prevent a court from entering a judgement of dissolution of marriage or legal separation. This act is identical to provisions in SB 93 (2025), HCS/HBs 243 & 280 (2025), HCS/SS/SB 66 (2025), SB 660 (2025), and HB 2402 (2024). SARAH HASKINS

What is the status of SB926?

In committee as of February 11, 2026. Latest action: Hearing Conducted S Families, Seniors and Health Committee (February 11, 2026).

Who sponsored SB926?

Maggie Nurrenbern (D, 17).

Where is the official record for SB926?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=538