Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2042: Provides that the court shall not order a parent to pay child support to the other parent for reasonable or necessary expenses of the child if the parents are awarded equal time with the child

In committee Last action May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Plain-language summary

HB 2042 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that the court shall not order a parent to pay child support to the other parent for reasonable or necessary expenses of the child if the parents are awarded equal time with the child. Primary sponsor: Marlene Terry (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Referred: Emerging Issues(H).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Marlene Terry (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.