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
HJR 70 proposes amending Missouri's state constitution to redefine marriage as "two persons regardless of their genders," replacing the current definition of marriage between "a man and a woman." This constitutional amendment would require voter approval in a statewide election, likely held after November 2026. If adopted, it would directly affect all Missouri residents by changing the legal definition of marriage under state law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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3
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Committee
1
May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michael Burton
DDemocratic
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