Modifies provisions relating to health care
HB 2175 modifies Missouri's health care laws to restrict the use of public funds, facilities, and employees for abortions, while also prohibiting state officials from being forced to enforce federal abortion regulations. The bill allows taxpayers and the state attorney general to sue for relief if these restrictions are violated, aiming to protect religious beliefs and state sovereignty. Additionally, it updates coverage rules for the MO HealthNet program, which provides health benefits to low-income residents, by specifying which services are covered and explicitly barring payments to abortion facilities or their affiliates.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 2, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
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Committee
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May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Jan 2, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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