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HB 1874MISSOURISession 2026State Billin committee

Missouri House Bill 1874 allows lawsuits against third parties for alienation of affection

Original title: CAUSE OF ACTION BASED ON ALIENATION OF AFFECTION

Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Renee Reuter

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What This Bill Would Do

Missouri House Bill 1874 permits an individual to file a civil lawsuit for damages against a third party who causes within a marriage. Plaintiffs must file the action within three years of the last qualifying act by the third party, and lawsuits can only be brought against s.

Why it matters

Spouses gain the legal right to sue third parties for civil monetary damages resulting from interference in their marriage, subject to a three-year statute of limitations.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Spouses

Individuals gain the legal right to file civil lawsuits and seek damages against third parties for alienation of affection.

Directly affected

Natural persons

Third parties face potential civil liability and lawsuits for damages if alleged to have caused alienation of affection.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can be sued under House Bill 1874?

Lawsuits for can be brought against a who is a third party to the marriage.

What is the time limit for filing a lawsuit?

The action must be commenced within three years from the last act of the third party giving rise to the .

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions

May 15, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
Jan 8, 2026HouseFloor
Read Second Time (H)
Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read First Time (H)
Dec 1, 2025HouseIntroduced
Prefiled (H)

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Connected Entities

Joseph Engler, General Assembly, Renee Reuter

PersonJoseph Engler“Chief Clerk of the House”Map →

OrganizationGeneral Assembly“103rd General Assembly of the State of Missouri”Map →

PersonRenee Reuter“Representative for District 112 who introduced House Bill 1874”Map →

Sources

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house.mo.gov

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