MissouriDefines "person" in relation to the equal protection of laws
What it does
SJR 72 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, modifies the equal protection provision of the Missouri Constitution to define "person" as every human being with a unique DNA code regardless of age, including an unborn child. Nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to secure or protect a right to abortion or the funding of an abortion.
More detail
This constitutional amendment is identical to SJR 8 (2025) and HJR 89 (2024). SARAH HASKINS
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 14Voted Do Pass S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration CommitteeLatest
- Mar 2Hearing Conducted S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
- Jan 27Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration CommitteeMinor
- Jan 7S First ReadMinor
- 2025
- Dec 1PrefiledIntroduced