Missouri HB1682 establishes the "Missouri Prenatal Equal Protection Act" to prohibit abortion and protect unborn children from the moment of.
Missouri HB1682, the "Missouri Prenatal Equal Protection Act," aims to prohibit abortion and protect unborn children from the moment of fertilization until birth. The act acknowledges the sanctity of human life and seeks to ensure equal protection under the law for unborn children. It defines key terms such as "person," "child," and "unborn child" and outlines the legal protections and rights afforded to unborn children. The act also specifies the circumstances under which conduct is justifiable and not criminal when it is a lawful medical procedure.
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