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MO HB692

MO HB692
Prohibits abortions of unborn children capable of feeling pain


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/08/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend chapter 188, RSMo, by adding thereto seven new sections relating to abortion, with penalty provisions.

AI Summary

This bill amends Missouri law to prohibit abortions of unborn children capable of feeling pain, unless necessary to prevent serious health risk to the mother. The bill defines key terms, requires physicians to determine the probable postfertilization age of the unborn child and use the method that provides the best opportunity for the child to survive, imposes reporting requirements on physicians, and creates civil and criminal penalties for violations. The bill also establishes a special fund to pay for legal costs related to defending the law.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred: Children and Families(H) (on 02/08/2017)

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