Missouri HB3184 establishes legal provisions for adultery, including civil actions and criminal penalties.
Missouri HB3184 amends the state's legal code to define adultery as voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse. It allows for civil actions against non-spouses who engage in adultery, provided it causes demonstrable harm to the marriage. A prevailing plaintiff may recover compensatory damages, including emotional distress, counseling costs, loss of consortium, and financial losses.
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