A U.S. Supreme Court battle could happen over Missouri’s stance on abortion. That’s what Sen. Mike Moon, R-Ash Grove, expects if the Missouri Legislature passes his proposal and is approved by voters; especially if the right to an abortion still remains the law of the land in the state.
The constitutional amendment seeks to define a person as “every human being with a unique DNA code, regardless of age, including an unborn child.”
“If they believe as we do, there will be no question at all that the science has proven that when that male and female join together, there is a unique individual created,” said Moon. “I don’t think there will be any question that those deserve protection, just as any other person in the United States.”
Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern, D-Kansas City, opposes the legislation over concerns that the proposed law would be hard to implement.
“I’d have to say when I was looking at bills and resolutions that were filed this legislative session, this, I think you win the award for having the one that probably causes me the most heartburn,” she said.
Moon wants to repeal the constitutional amendment that restores the right to an abortion in Missouri.
“Many people didn’t take time to read all the provisions in what is now Article 1, Section 36 of the Missouri Constitution that they were misinformed, and they made the wrong choice,” explained Moon. “Because of the slim margin that it was passed by, I believe that we can overcome that. I’m hopeful that both chambers can agree upon a measure that we can put before the people.”
A Senate committee could vote to advance the resolution sometime this week. If it passes the General Assembly, it would go to a vote of the people.
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