Bill > HJR14

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment in Missouri that would define "person" as including every human being from the moment of conception, based on having a unique DNA code. The amendment would be voted on during the next general election in November 2026 or potentially at a special election called by the governor. The proposed change explicitly states that the constitution does not secure or protect a right to abortion or require abortion funding. The amendment builds upon existing constitutional language about equal rights, individual liberty, and the government's role in protecting citizens' fundamental rights. The ballot language for voters would ask whether the Missouri Constitution should be amended to protect "each human life with a unique DNA code regardless of age." The resolution includes a fiscal note indicating that the proposed constitutional change is expected to have no fiscal impact on the state.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR14&year=2025&code=R