Modifies provisions relating to judicial proceedings, including intervention in actions involving abortion and the composition of the Western and Southern Districts of the Court of Appeals
This bill defines key terms like "abortion," "unborn child," and "pro-life organization" for legal clarity. It allows pro-life groups to step into Missouri court cases involving abortion regulations or the rights of an unborn child. The first pro-life group to file for intervention represents the unborn child's interests, while others may submit additional legal briefs. This changes how abortion-related cases can be legally challenged in Missouri courts.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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Committee
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May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ben Baker
RRepublican
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