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MO HCR121
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Pogue
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AI Summary
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Proposes a U.S. Constitutional amendment defining "person" in the 5th and 14th Amendments to include all human beings at every stage of biological development, including unborn offspring
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Prohibits deprivation of life of any unborn person and explicitly states the Constitution does not secure a right to abortion or require abortion funding
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Reserves to state legislatures the authority to enact, amend, or repeal abortion statutes, including laws addressing rape, incest, or life of the mother
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Grants Congress and states enforcement power through appropriate legislation
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Directs the Missouri House Chief Clerk to transmit copies to U.S. Senate and House leadership and all Missouri congressional delegation members
Legislative Description
Submits to Congress a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution regarding the right to life
Last Action
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
5/13/2016