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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to be voted on in the 2026 Missouri general election, addressing reproductive health care and gender-related medical procedures. The proposed amendment would restrict reproductive rights by narrowly defining when abortions can be performed (only in cases of medical emergencies, fetal anomalies, rape, or incest), and specifically limits abortions in rape or incest cases to no later than 20 weeks gestational age and requiring a police report. The resolution also prohibits gender transition surgeries, cross-sex hormones, and puberty-blocking drugs for children, with specific medical exceptions. Additionally, the amendment would prevent the use of public funds for abortions (except in limited circumstances) and explicitly states that reproductive freedom does not exempt medical providers from civil liability for malpractice, negligence, or wrongful death. The resolution provides detailed definitions for key terms like "medical emergency," "fetal anomaly," and "gender transition surgery," and grants the state legislature authority to enact laws implementing these provisions. The ballot language summarizes the key points as protecting children from gender transition procedures, limiting abortion access, maintaining medical liability, and preventing taxpayer-funded abortions.

Health and Social Services

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