Allows for a cause of action for alienation of affection

HB 1140 would allow Missouri residents to sue a third party (such as someone involved in an affair) for intentionally causing the loss of their spouse's affection, creating a new civil claim for damages. The law specifies that only natural persons (not corporations) can be sued, and lawsuits must be filed within three years of the alleged damaging act. This bill directly affects individuals in marital relationships who believe a third party caused their marriage to fail. It does not change existing laws regarding divorce or custody but adds a specific legal remedy for alienation of affection claims.