HCR 50 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Rejects the Obergefell v. Hodges decision and calls upon the Supreme Court of the United States to reverse Obergefell v. Hodges

HCR 50 is a symbolic resolution (not a binding law) passed by Missouri's legislature. It formally rejects the Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide and asks the Court to reverse that decision. The resolution argues Obergefell violates constitutional principles, undermines state authority over marriage, and conflicts with Missouri's 2004 voter-approved constitutional amendment defining marriage as between one man and one woman. It does not change marriage laws in Missouri or elsewhere, as resolutions like this have no legal effect on court rulings.
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026
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