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MO SJR49

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Scott Rupp

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submits to Missouri voters a proposed amendment to Article I of the state Constitution for the November 2012 general election
  • Prohibits any law, regulation, or rule from compelling persons, employers, health care providers, or entities to provide coverage for abortion, contraceptives (including FDA-approved and emergency contraceptives), abortion-inducing drugs, or sterilization procedures if such services conflict with their moral, ethical, or religious beliefs
  • Defines "compel, directly or indirectly" to include imposing fines, penalties, sanctions, or otherwise disadvantaging individuals or entities based on their refusal to provide coverage for the listed medical services on religious or moral grounds

Legislative Description

Prohibits laws interfering with religious beliefs

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee

2/9/2012

Committee Referrals

General Laws2/9/2012

Full Bill Text

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