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MO HB99
Bill
Status
1/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Rocky Miller
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AI Summary
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Requires the consenting parent or guardian of a minor seeking an abortion to notify any other custodial parent or guardian in writing before securing consent, with exceptions for parents convicted of crimes against children, on abuse registries, subject to protection orders, or with terminated parental rights
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Defines "custodial parent" as any parent in an intact marriage or any parent awarded joint legal or physical custody by a court
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Preempts local governments from enacting ordinances or regulations that prohibit, restrict, or interfere with alternatives-to-abortion agencies' assembly, religious practices, speech, counseling, referrals, advertising, or communications
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Preserves local authority over zoning, land use, and building/fire codes for alternatives-to-abortion agencies, provided they are treated equally with similar agencies
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Allows courts to order injunctive relief, damages, and attorney's fees in enforcement actions against political subdivisions that violate the preemption provisions
Legislative Description
Changes the laws regarding abortions and alternatives-to-abortion agencies
Last Action
Public Hearing Continued (H)
1/27/2015