HJR 89 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Proposes a constitutional amendment regarding the right to life

This bill proposes adding a new section to the Missouri Constitution that defines the term "person" to include every human being with a unique DNA code from the moment of conception until birth. The amendment explicitly states that the constitution does not secure or protect a right to abortion nor requires funding for such procedures. If passed by voters, this change would legally protect the right to life for in utero children at all stages of development, while the state government expects no financial impact from the amendment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
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Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 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 1, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Justin Sparks
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