Missouri ‘born-alive’ abortion bill a top priority as session clock runs out

By: Anna Spoerre

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 892

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act” remains Missouri Republicans’ signature piece of abortion legislation this year as they work to fast-track it to passage before the legislative session ends next week.

A state Senate bill passed late Wednesday was modified to remove provisions allowing lawsuits over medication abortions. It has received pushback from some members on both sides of the aisle, but the House sponsor of similar legislation said he’s ready to move …

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