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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/08/2017
02/08/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2017
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB692&year=2017&code=R |
| Bill | http://house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills171/hlrbillspdf/1430H.01I.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills171/hlrbillspdf/1430H.01I.pdf |
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