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
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2023
Last action May 17, 2024
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 1, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Justin Sparks
RRepublican
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