Missouri
The following is an overview of the laws of the state of Missouri. It should not be used as legal advice and is provided as information only. Family Fairness does not warrant that this information is current or comprehensive.
Updated: 04/23/2009
Same-Sex Relationships
| Performs Same-Sex Marriages 2004 Constitutional amendment: "That to be valid and recognized in this state, a marriage shall exist only between a man and a woman." |
No |
| Recognizes Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriage | No |
| Other Recognition: None | No |
Gay and Lesbian Adoption
| Single LGBT Adoption Any adult person may adopt a minor. MO. ANN. STAT. ยง 453.010 |
Yes |
| Joint Same-Sex Adoption No explicit prohibition, but no state court has yet ruled on this issue. |
Maybe |
| Gay or lesbian adoption of a partner's child No explicit prohibition, but no state court has yet ruled on this issue. |
Maybe |
Housing Discrimination
| Protections on the basis of sexual orientation No explicit protections. Sexual orientation does not appear in the state nondiscrimination laws. 213.030 R.S.Mo. (2001). |
No |
| Protections on the basis of gender identity No explicit protections. Gender identity does not appear in the state nondiscrimination laws. 213.030 R.S.Mo. (2001). |
No |
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