Rejects the Obergefell v. Hodges decision and calls upon the Supreme Court of the United States to reverse Obergefell v. Hodges
HCR 50 is a symbolic resolution (not a binding law) passed by Missouri's legislature. It formally rejects the Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide and asks the Court to reverse that decision. The resolution argues Obergefell violates constitutional principles, undermines state authority over marriage, and conflicts with Missouri's 2004 voter-approved constitutional amendment defining marriage as between one man and one woman. It does not change marriage laws in Missouri or elsewhere, as resolutions like this have no legal effect on court rulings.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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Burt Whaley
RRepublican
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