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Missouri Pastor Protection Act (HB 780)
This law was last updated on Sep 12, 2019
This law is Anti–LGBTQ
Number
HB 780
Status
Failed to Pass
Proposed
Jan 31, 2019
Sponsors
Primary Sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 1
Full Bill Text
HB 780 would allow any person authorized to solemnize marriages in Missouri to refuse to solemnize a marriage if doing so would be contrary to their religious beliefs or sincerely held moral convictions.
If passed, religious organizations and members of clergy (who are already protected by the First Amendment), judges and government officials may refuse to marry same-sex couples.
Related Legislation
Identical to HB 2730, which failed to pass in 2016.
Latest Action
1/31/19 – Introduced.
People
Primary Sponsor
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