HB 2038 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Establishes the "Respect People's Abortion Decisions Act"

This bill, titled the "Respect People's Abortion Decisions Act," aims to protect an individual's right to terminate a pregnancy before the fetus reaches viability or when necessary to safeguard the person's life or health. It defines key medical terms such as "abortion," "viability," and "medical emergency" to establish clear standards for when procedures are permitted. The legislation explicitly prohibits criminal prosecution for acts authorized under these provisions and includes a severability clause to ensure the remaining parts of the law stay in effect if any section is found invalid.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2023
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Governor
Introduced Dec 19, 2023 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Dec 19, 2023
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Emily Weber
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