Bill > HJR30

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment for Missouri that would prohibit abortions after fetal viability, with an exception only for medical emergencies that threaten a pregnant woman's life. The resolution defines a "medical emergency" as a condition that, based on reasonable medical judgment, necessitates an immediate abortion to avert the pregnant woman's death or prevent serious risk of substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function. "Fetal viability" is specifically defined as the stage of fetal development when the unborn child's life may be continued indefinitely outside the womb using natural or artificial life-supportive systems. The amendment would be submitted to Missouri voters at the next general election in November 2026 or at a special election called by the governor, allowing voters to adopt or reject the proposed change to the state constitution. This resolution effectively repeals the previous constitutional section that had protected broader reproductive rights and replaces it with more restrictive language focused on limiting abortion after fetal viability.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR30&year=2025&code=R