Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 2043 — Modifies provisions relating to the custody and support of children

Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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In plain language

This bill modifies child custody and support provisions in Missouri law.

House Bill 2043 updates the regulations on child custody and support obligations for parents in Missouri. It addresses factors that influence support payments and conditions that can terminate child support responsibilities.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families going through divorce or custody arrangements will find updated regulations that affect child support payments.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  2. Read Second Time (H)

  3. Read First Time (H)

  4. Prefiled (H)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (198)

198 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2043?
HB 2043 is sponsored by Marlene Terry (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2043?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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