US EditionMissouri lawmakers advance proposed repeal of abortion-rights measure approved by voters
- Missouri's Republican-led House advanced an amendment to repeal last year's abortion-rights measure.
- Republican frustration and a judge rewriting the ballot summary prompted the proposed amendment.
- The amendment would ban most abortions, but it includes exceptions for rape and incest.
- Democratic Rep. Marla Smith stated, "To repeal what they have already voted on is wrong."
- The amendment now heads to Governor Mike Kehoe, and its passage could significantly alter abortion access.
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Missouri House Passes Resolution for Amendment Banning Abortions
The Missouri House voted Thursday to advance a proposed constitutional amendment that would reinstate a near-total ban on abortions. The measure is a significant step for pro-life advocates seeking to protect unborn babies following the passage of Amendment 3 last November. The resolution, House Joint Resolution 73, passed with a 94-50 vote and now heads to the Senate, where it faces further debate before potentially appearing on a statewide bal…
Missouri House passes proposed ballot measure to restrict abortions - Missourinet
An attempt to restrict voter-approved abortion rights is halfway through the Missouri Legislature. The state House of Representatives has passed House Joint Resolution 73. The proposed ballot measure would ask voters to allow limited abortion exceptions for medical emergencies, fetal abnormalities, and cases of rape or incest for up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. After […]
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