SB1333

Establishes procedures for entering into and dissolving covenant marriages

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Establishes procedures for entering into and dissolving covenant marriages in Missouri

The Missouri Covenant Marriage Act establishes procedures for entering into and dissolving covenant marriages. It requires couples to declare their intent to enter into a covenant marriage on their marriage license application and comply with specific requirements. These include receiving at least eight hours of premarital counseling from a clergy member or professional marriage counselor, and submitting a notarized attestation.

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Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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History

Jan 27

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Jan 7

Senate

S First Read

Dec 1, 2025

Senate

Prefiled