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This bill proposes to prohibit tax credits for any person or entity that pays for an employee to obtain an abortion, while specifically noting that paying health insurance premiums would not be considered a payment for an abortion. Under the proposed legislation, if a business or organization pays for an employee to receive an abortion (as defined in existing Missouri law), they would become ineligible to receive any tax credits. The bill allows administering agencies to create rules to implement this provision, with the stipulation that such rules must comply with existing administrative rulemaking procedures outlined in Missouri law. If any part of the rulemaking authority is found unconstitutional, the entire grant of rulemaking authority and any rules proposed after August 28, 2025, would become invalid. This legislation appears designed to discourage employers from providing financial support for abortion services by linking such support to a potential loss of tax credits.

Health and Social Services

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