Missouri lawmakers are taking steps to challenge and partially reverse the state’s newly established constitutional right to abortion.
This effort comes just months after voters narrowly approved an amendment in November 2024 that protects access to abortion until fetal viability and in cases where a healthcare professional deems it necessary to protect the mother’s physical or mental health.
The Proposed Ballot Resolution
Republican legislators are working on a resolution that, if passed, would bring a new abortion-related question to voters.
The proposed measure would significantly limit abortion access, allowing it only in cases of medical emergencies, fetal abnormalities, or pregnancies resulting from rape or incest.
If the Legislature approves the measure, it could appear on a ballot later this year, pending a special election called by Governor Mike Kehoe.
Additional Restrictions for Minors
The ballot resolution doesn’t stop at abortion.
It also includes a provision to ban gender-transition procedures for minors, such as hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and surgeries.
While Missouri currently restricts these medical interventions, the existing ban is set to expire in August 2027.
If the new measure passes, it would permanently enshrine this restriction into the state constitution.
Background on Missouri’s Abortion Amendment
The November 2024 vote, which resulted in a 51.6% majority favoring abortion rights, marked a major shift in Missouri’s reproductive laws.
The amendment effectively overturned previous state laws protecting unborn children, replacing them with a legal framework that allows abortion access under broader conditions.
Ohio Bishops Support Bill to End State-Funded Death
Meanwhile, in Ohio, the Catholic Conference of Ohio has publicly backed a new bill that seeks to prohibit state funding for any practice that intentionally ends human life.
This legislation aims to ban financial support for the death penalty, abortion, and assisted suicide, aligning with the Catholic Church’s pro-life stance across all stages of life.
What’s Next?
As debates over abortion and other life-related policies continue to evolve across the country, Missouri’s upcoming ballot question could be a defining moment in the state’s legislative landscape.
If approved, it could reshape abortion access and gender-related healthcare policies for years to come.
Similarly, Ohio’s proposed bill could set a new precedent for state-funded practices related to life and death.
Stay tuned as both states navigate these highly contested issues in the months ahead.
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