Missouri bill would require hospitals to offer emergency contraception to rape survivors

By: Anna Spoerre

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: April 13, 2026

Words: 1,015

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Missouri hospitals and clinics that perform forensic exams following sexual assault are not required by law to offer emergency contraception to survivors, a coverage inconsistency a bipartisan group of lawmakers is trying to correct with legislation aimed at standardizing care after rape.

The proposal, called the Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies Act, would require facilities providing emergency care to sexual assault survivors to offer emergency contraception as well as screening and treatment for …

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