Family Protections

Relevant Language from the Missouri Constitution

A family court participant or party who requires treatment for a qualified medical condition in accordance with this section shall not be required to refrain from using medical marijuana as a term or condition of successful completion of the family court program. The status and conduct of a qualified patient who acts in accordance with this section shall not. by itself. be used to restrict or abridge custodial or parental rights to minor children in any action or proceeding under the jurisdiction of a family court under chapter 487. RSMo. including domestic matters under chapter 452. RSMo. or a juvenile court under chapter 21 1 , RSMo, or successor provisions, 

A person shall not be denied adoption, custody. or visitation rights relative to a minor solely for conduct that is permitted by this section. 

No person shall be denied their rights under Article I. section 23 of the Missouri 

Constitution. or successor provisions. solely for conduct that is permitted by this section.