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MO HB2688

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Darin Chappell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Missouri RSMo Section 1.205 to add new language declaring unborn children at every stage of development are entitled to Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment constitutional protections

  • Retains existing state findings that life begins at conception and that unborn children and their natural parents have protectable interests in life, health, and well-being

  • Continues requirement (effective since January 1, 1988) that Missouri laws be interpreted to grant unborn children all rights, privileges, and immunities available to other state residents

  • Defines "unborn child" as offspring of human beings from conception until birth at every stage of biological development

  • Explicitly excludes creation of any cause of action against pregnant women for failing to properly care for themselves or follow prenatal care programs

Legislative Description

Specifies that an unborn child, at any stage of development, is subject to the protections of the 5th and 14th Amendments of the United States Constitution

Last Action

Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules - Administrative2/25/2026
Children And Families1/8/2026

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