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HJR142 • 2026

Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing the right to make medical decisions, including decisions on gender-affirming care

Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing the right to make medical decisions, including decisions on gender-affirming care

Healthcare
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Fuchs, Elizabeth (080)
Last action
2026-01-08
Official status
01/08/2026 - Read Second Time (H)
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read Second Time (H)

  2. 2026-01-07 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read First Time (H)

  3. 2025-12-16 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled (H)

Official Summary Text

Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing the right to make medical decisions, including decisions on gender-affirming care