HB2483

Establishes the "Respect People's Abortion Decisions Act"

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB2483 repeals and replaces existing abortion laws with the "Respect People's Abortion Decisions Act.

Missouri HB2483 repeals and replaces existing abortion laws with the "Respect People's Abortion Decisions Act." The act redefines terms such as "abortion," "abortion facility," and "conception," and emphasizes the protection of a person's right to terminate a pregnancy in medical emergencies. It prohibits prosecution for acts authorized under the act and ensures that licenses or agreements do not complicate a pregnant person's medical condition to the point of necessitating immediate abortion.

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Where it stands

Current
Emerging Issues Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)