MO HB177

Prohibits non-physicians from prescribing or administering mifepristone (RU-486) or other abortion-inducing drugs, with violations constituting a class C felony or class B felony if administered without patient knowledge or consent.

Requires physicians prescribing abortion-inducing drugs to conduct a physical examination, document gestational age and ectopic pregnancy status, and provide patients with FDA-approved drug labels at least 24 hours before administration.

Mandates that abortion-inducing drugs be administered only in hospitals or licensed ambulatory surgical centers, with patient self-administration permitted only under physician supervision and physical presence.

Requires prescribing physicians to maintain clinical privileges at a hospital with obstetrical or gynecological care within 30 miles and privileges to perform surgical intervention, including surgical abortion, in case complications arise.

Mandates physicians obtain and maintain malpractice insurance coverage of at least $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate annually for complications in children born alive after attempted abortion, maintained until the child reaches age 21.