Missouri House passes ‘born alive’ bill that also targets medication abortions

By: Anna Spoerre

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: February 5, 2026

Words: 1,051

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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The first bill to clear the Missouri House this year would open the door for health care providers to face the death penalty if they don’t provide life-saving care to a baby born after an attempted abortion.

The legislation could also allow lawsuits against anyone assisting with illegal medication abortions.

“A baby that makes it out of an abortive attempt gets every life-saving measure given to a child born at the same …

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