MO SB696

Repeals section 170.015 and enacts seven new sections to reduce abortions through pregnancy prevention and related policies.

Modifies sex education requirements to present abstinence as preferred behavior, stress sexually transmitted infection risks, include contraceptive information with health benefits and side effects, provide human papillomavirus vaccine information, and teach conflict management and personal responsibility skills.

Establishes the "Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies (CARE) Act" requiring hospitals and health care facilities to provide sexual assault victims with medically accurate information about emergency contraception and dispense it immediately upon request, with penalties of $5,000 per violation or per 30-day non-compliance period.

Enacts the "Birth Control Protection Act" establishing that consenting individuals have a right to obtain and use safe and effective contraception without government interference or discrimination.

Requires pharmacies to dispense prescribed drugs and over-the-counter contraception in a timely manner, with exceptions for valid medical concerns or payment issues, and mandates referral to other pharmacies if requested items are not in stock; establishes a women's health services program with $5 million initial funding to reduce unintended pregnancies through contraception access and related health services.