Proposes a constitutional amendment modifying and establishing provisions relating to abortion

HJR 97 proposes a constitutional amendment in Missouri that would define key terms related to abortion (like "fetal viability," "late-term," and "emergency situation") and establish new restrictions. It would require parental consent for minors under 15 seeking abortions (with specific exceptions for certain parent situations) and mandate informed consent for all abortions except in emergencies. The amendment would also define prohibited procedures, such as "dismemberment abortion" and "partial birth abortion," and set the threshold for "late-term" as when a fetus can survive outside the womb. If approved by voters in 2026, this would become part of Missouri’s constitution, overriding current state law on abortion access.