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SB 1307

SB 1307 - Under this act, a family court shall not prohibit a family court participant from possession or use of legal marijuana, including as a term or condition of successful completion of the family court program. The possession or use of legal marijuana shall not, by itself, be used to restrict or abridge custodial or parental rights to minor children in a family or juvenile court proceeding. This act is identical to SB 403 (2025), SB 968 (2024), and SCS/SB 443 (2023) and similar to SB 794 (2022), HB 2440 (2022), and SB 357 (2021), and provisions in HB 2704 (2022) and HB 2723 (2020). SARAH HASKINS

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Barbara Washington

SB 1307 adjusts how Missouri family courts consider marijuana use when determining parental fitness and custody arrangements.

Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1307

Legislative bill overview

SB 1307 modifies provisions regarding marijuana use by individuals participating in family court proceedings in Missouri. The bill appears to address how cannabis consumption factors into custody decisions, parental fitness evaluations, and family court determinations. Specific details on the exact modifications are limited in the prefiled stage.

Why is this important

Family court decisions directly affect child custody, visitation rights, and parental responsibilities—outcomes that profoundly impact families. As marijuana legalization expands across states, courts need clear guidance on whether and how cannabis use influences fitness determinations, distinguishing between legal recreational use and impairment that affects parenting capacity. This bill signals Missouri's attempt to update family law standards in response to changing marijuana legal status.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition of impairment vs. legal use: Disagreement over whether legal marijuana consumption should be treated differently than illegal drug use in custody evaluations
  • Testing and evidence standards: Disputes about what testing methods (THC levels, impairment assessments) are reliable for family court determinations
  • Parental rights implications: Tension between protecting children's welfare and avoiding discrimination against parents who use legal cannabis recreationally

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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