by Anthony Morabith | Feb 15, 2023 | Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
State Sen. Greg Razer, D-Kansas City, has filed legislation that he says would clarify Missouri’s abortion laws. Razer tells Missourinet that last year’s Roe vs. Wade ruling allowed the state to ban most abortions, but he said the definitions of abortion and pregnancy...
by Mike Lear | Feb 12, 2014 | Health / Medicine, News
The House has given first round approval to legislation meant to allow medical workers in Missouri refuse to participate in certain procedures including abortion, human cloning and stem cell research if they have a religious or moral objection to them. House Speaker...
by Mike Lear | Mar 13, 2013 | Crime / Courts, Health / Medicine, News
The House has passed its version of legislation to redefine what medical workers can choose not to do based on conscience. The House version of conscience rights for medical workers legislation is sponsored by House Speaker Tim Jones (R-Eureka). He says the bill...
by Mike Lear | Sep 12, 2012 | News
The Missouri legislature has overridden Governor Jay Nixon’s veto of Senate Bill 749, legislation meant to allow individuals and employers to opt out of insurance coverage for abortion, birth control and sterilization. The Senate voted 26-6 for the override, the...
by Mike Lear | Sep 12, 2012 | News
House Republicans could attempt overrides of several vetoes by Governor Jay Nixon, but two issues are expected to be at the forefront of today’s veto session. Republicans will have to start in the Senate to attempt an overturn of Senate Bill 749, to allow...
