Constitution · Missouri

Mo. Const. art. I, § 6

Constitution
Constitution of Missouri
Text as of
October 2026

What does this section say?

That no person can be compelled to erect, support or attend any place or system of worship, or to maintain or support any priest, minister, preacher or teacher of any sect, church, creed or denomination of religion; but if any person shall voluntarily make a contract for any such object, he shall be held to the performance of the same. [Effective - 27 Feb 1945 , see footnote]

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