Defines a person in relation to the equal protection of laws

SJR 5 is a proposed constitutional amendment defining "person" in Missouri's Constitution to include "every human being with a unique DNA code" from conception through birth. It explicitly states this definition does not create a right to abortion or require public funding for abortion. The amendment would be submitted to Missouri voters in the 2026 general election, with an official ballot question asking: "Should the Missouri Constitution be amended to protect each human life with a unique DNA code regardless of age?" The fiscal note indicates this change is expected to have no financial impact.