Missouri ‘born-alive’ abortion bill heads to governor after contentious House debate

By: Anna Spoerre

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: May 13, 2026

Words: 857

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Healthcare providers could face the death penalty if they don’t provide life-saving care to a baby born after an attempted abortion under legislation headed to Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe.

The legislation — approved by the House Wednesday on a 102-46 vote — has been a top priority of Republicans this year and was the only significant anti-abortion bill to pass this year with just two days left in the legislative session.

The bill …

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