Missouri House Approves Bill Allowing Pregnant Women to File for Divorce

Missouri House unanimously passes bill removing barrier for pregnant women seeking divorce

Currently, pregnant women in Missouri can file for divorce, but a judge could prevent it from being finalized. House lawmakers voted 147-0 to pass a bill removing that barrier.

Unanimous vote in Missouri House removes 1970s-era barrier that restricted pregnant women’s divorce options

It’s a rare day when every elected official in the Missouri House agrees.

Missouri House approves bill allowing pregnant women to file for divorce

A bill that would allow pregnant woman in Missouri the right to file for divorce has cleared the state House of Representatives and awaits review in the Senate.

Once again, Missouri House unanimously approves bill allowing pregnant women to divorce

Missouri currently has a decades-old law that allows pregnant women only to file for a divorce — not finalize them.

Missouri House once again approves bill clarifying divorce rules during pregnancy

State Rep. Cecelie Williams, a Republican from Dittmer, testifies before a House committee during the 2025 legislative session. (Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications).A bill seeking to clarify that Missouri women are legally allowed to get divorced while pregnant received unanimous approval Thursday from the House for the second year in a row.  State Rep. Cecelie Williams, a Republican from Dittmer who sponsored the legislation with Democrat…

Missouri House approves bill clarifying divorce rules during pregnancy

The Missouri House passed a bill which solidifies that Missouri women are allowed to get divorced during pregnancy.