Missouri birth control access bill clears legislature after years of obstacles

By: Anna Spoerre

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 790

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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After decades spent working with people seeking abortions, Allison Hile said one thing became clear: Some Missouri lawmakers have little understanding of what women go through to prevent pregnancy.

“It is very difficult to take time off work, to find childcare, to drive somewhere to get birth control, to pay for birth control,” Hile told The Independent. “And that’s getting harder and harder as funds are cut for places that offer birth control.”

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