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

Children

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Chappell, Darin (137)
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: 02/25/2026 - Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
Effective date: 2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2026-02-25 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
2026-02-03 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Executive Session Completed (H)
2026-02-03 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Voted Do Pass (H)
2026-02-03 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 5 PRESENT: 0
2026-01-27 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Public Hearing Completed (H)
2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Read Second Time (H)
2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Referred: Children and Families(H)
2026-01-07 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Read First Time (H)
2026-01-05 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Prefiled (H)

Official Summary Text

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