Missouri bill proposes registry for pregnant mothers [View all]
Source: Fox 2 Now
A proposed bill by a state representative pushes to make a list of expecting mothers in the state in an aim to “reduce the number of preventable abortions,” according to the bill.
House Bill 807, nicknamed the “Save MO Babies Act,” was proposed by Rep. Phil Amato, R-Arnold.
The bill summary states that if passed, the state would create a registry of every expectant mother in the state “who is at risk for seeking an abortion” through the Department of Social Services, the Division of Maternal and Child Services. It would go into effect July 1, 2026.
This registry would also incorporate hopeful adoptive parents who have completed certain screenings—including background checks, home studies, and other investigations, according to the bill.
Read more: https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/missouri-pregnant-woman-registry-bill/
= new reply since forum marked as read