Bill > HB111

This bill modifies existing Missouri state law regarding the legal status of unborn children by declaring that life begins at conception and that unborn children are entitled to the same rights, powers, privileges, and protections as any other human person. Specifically, the bill expands the definition of "unborn children" to include human offspring from the moment of conception until birth, at every stage of biological development. The law requires that Missouri's statutes be interpreted to acknowledge the rights of unborn children at every developmental stage, subject only to the U.S. Constitution and Supreme Court decisions. Importantly, the bill includes a provision clarifying that it does not create a legal cause of action against a pregnant woman for indirectly harming her unborn child through personal health choices or prenatal care. The bill also recognizes that natural parents have protectable interests in the life, health, and well-being of their unborn child, effectively establishing a broader legal framework for fetal rights in the state of Missouri.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB111&year=2025&code=R