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MO SJR71
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment for the November 2026 ballot that would prohibit all abortions except in cases of medical emergency, overriding the existing Section 36 reproductive rights provision
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Bans gender transition surgeries on individuals under 18 years of age and prohibits prescribing cross-sex hormones or puberty-blocking drugs to minors for gender transition purposes
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Exempts treatment for children with medically verifiable disorders of sex development or treatment for infections, injuries, diseases, or disorders unrelated to gender transition
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Clarifies that reproductive freedom rights do not exempt any person, firm, or corporation from civil liability for medical malpractice, negligence, or wrongful death
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Grants the General Assembly authority to enact implementing legislation and defines key terms including "medical emergency," "cross-sex hormones," "gender transition surgery," and "puberty-blocking drugs"
Legislative Description
Establishes provisions relating to reproductive health care
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
1/27/2026