Bill > SJR55

This resolution proposes a ballot measure to repeal Article I, Section 36 of the Missouri Constitution, known as the "Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative," which was previously adopted to protect reproductive rights. If approved by voters at the next general election in November 2026 (or potentially at a special election), the resolution would remove the existing constitutional amendment that guaranteed fundamental reproductive healthcare rights, including abortion, birth control, prenatal and postpartum care. The current section, which established protections against government interference in reproductive health decisions and prohibited penalizing individuals for pregnancy-related outcomes, would be completely eliminated from the state constitution. By repealing this section, the resolution would effectively remove the constitutional safeguards that previously protected reproductive healthcare choices and limited governmental restrictions on such medical decisions. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Missouri voters for their direct approval or rejection, allowing the electorate to decide whether to maintain or eliminate these reproductive rights protections at the constitutional level.

Health and Social Services

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