Bill > SJR41

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to be submitted to Missouri voters at the next general election in November 2026 or at a special election called by the governor. The amendment would add a new section to Article I of the Missouri Constitution that grants unborn children equal protection under state law, declaring that a living human child from the moment of conception is entitled to the same rights, powers, privileges, justice, and protections as any other human person. The proposed ballot language asks voters whether the Missouri Constitution should be amended to secure equal legal protection for all unborn children from the moment of conception. If approved by voters, this amendment would effectively establish legal personhood for embryos and fetuses from the point of conception, potentially impacting various legal and medical issues related to reproductive rights and fetal protection.

Health and Social Services

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