MO HB1730

Prohibits compulsion of employees, self-employed persons, and individuals to obtain or pay for coverage of abortion, contraception, or sterilization if contrary to their religious beliefs or moral convictions.

Prohibits employers, health plan providers, health plan sponsors, and health care providers from being compelled to provide coverage for abortion, contraception, or sterilization if contrary to their religious beliefs or moral convictions.

Prevents governmental entities and public officials from discriminating against or penalizing health plans, providers, employers, or individuals for refusing to provide, obtain, participate in, or refer for abortion, contraception, or sterilization coverage based on religious or moral convictions.

Authorizes the Missouri Attorney General to bring civil actions to enforce these protections when reasonable cause exists that rights are being denied, with provisions for injunctions, restraining orders, and damages including attorney's fees.

Declares the act effective immediately upon passage and approval as an emergency measure to preserve religious freedom related to health insurance and health care.