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MO HB610
Bill
Status
1/21/2015
Primary Sponsor
Nathan Beard
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any person or entity (public or private) from entering into Title X family planning contracts with abortion facilities or organizations that encourage abortion or provide required pre-abortion counseling
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Defines "encouraging abortion" to include providing transportation, explaining/obtaining consent forms, negotiating reduced fees, and scheduling or arranging abortions
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"Required counseling for an abortion" refers to information and counseling mandated under existing Missouri law (sections 188.027 and 188.039) provided before the 72-hour waiting period
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Violations constitute a class A misdemeanor
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Adds new section 188.208 to Chapter 188 of Missouri Revised Statutes
Legislative Description
Prohibits any person or entity from entering into a Title X of the Public Health Service Act contract with any abortion facility or entity which encourages a woman to have an abortion
Last Action
Referred: Children and Families(H)
2/4/2015