H.J.Res.142

Missouri HJR142 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish the right to make medical decisions, including gender-affirming care.

Missouri HJR142 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish the right to make medical decisions without government interference, provided the decisions are made freely, supported by a licensed physician, and consistent with widely accepted and evidence-based standards of care. The amendment specifically includes the right to make and carry out gender-affirming care decisions, such as cross-sex hormone administration and various medical procedures. The state is prohibited from burdening, penalizing, or discriminating against individuals exercising this right or those assisting them.