
Culture & Conversation Abortion
This law was last updated on Oct 20, 2017
This law is Anti–Choice
HB 9
Failed to Pass
Jun 12, 2017
Primary Sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 1
HB 9 would preempt political subdivision authority regarding abortion in certain circumstances.
The bill would prohibit a political subdivision from enacting, adopting, maintaining, or enforcing any order, ordinance, rule, regulation, policy, or other similar measure that:
The bill states the following:
[…]the General Assembly acknowledges the rights of alternatives to abortion agencies to operate freely and engage in speech without government interference, as well as the right of a person not to be compelled by the government to participate in abortion, and that the constitution and laws of the United States and Missouri shall be interpreted, construed, applied, and enforced to fully protect these rights.
The bill provides that a court may order injunctive relief with specified damages for any violations. The Attorney General may also bring a cause of action to defend the rights guaranteed under this act.
CPCs have come under increased scrutiny over the last several years, as investigations have revealed that centers across the country have provided inaccurate information and neglected to follow proper medical protocols. (Source.)
Related Legislation
Companion to SB 6.
Similar to the local abortion policies provision found in SB 1.
STATUS
This bill was introduced during the 2017 special session.
Primary Sponsor