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MO HB1853
Bill
Status
2/29/2012
Primary Sponsor
Stacey Newman
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AI Summary
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Prohibits vasectomy procedures in Missouri except to avert death or serious risk of substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function
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Excludes consideration of a man's desire for children, economic situation, age, current dependent children, or danger to a partner when determining medical necessity for the procedure
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Mental or emotional conditions, or intentional self-harm, cannot be used as justification for performing a vasectomy
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Requires any vasectomy to be performed by a licensed physician in a licensed hospital, ambulatory surgical center, or state-licensed health facility
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Makes performing a vasectomy or permitting one to be performed in violation of these restrictions a felony punishable by at least 1,040 hours of community service in fields serving families, abused children, or correctional institutions
Legislative Description
Prohibits a vasectomy from being performed on a man unless it is to prevent the death or to avert serious risk of substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function of the man
Last Action
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
4/10/2012