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Attorney General Andrew Bailey Issues Notice of Intent to Serve Cease and Desist Order Against Planned Parenthood to Stop Violations of Missouri Law


 Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that his office has issued a notice of intent to serve a cease and desist order against Planned Parenthood facilities in Missouri to prohibit Planned Parenthood from violating state health and safety standards by performing chemically induced abortions without an approved complication plan to treat the 5% of women who FDA acknowledges are harmed so severely that they have to go to the emergency room.


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Legislative Update

The Missouri House of Representatives:

 

HB 121 (Floor Vote) – Third Read and Passed by the House and Sent to the Senate - Will establish the "Safe Place for Newborns Fund" for the installation of newborn safety incubators for a relinquishing parent to leave a newborn baby, up to 90 days of life, without fear of prosecution and would create a “Safe Place for Newborn’s Fund” for the State of Missouri to match up to $10,000 for the cost to install an incubator in your area.

 

Here is a link to HB 121 that was sent to the Senate: https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills251/hlrbillspdf/0797H.01P.pdf

 

HCS HB 195 & 1119 (Committee Vote) - The House Rules Committee on Legislation voted “Do Pass” - The “Born Alive Abortion Survivor’s Protection Act” to protect babies born alive after an abortion.

 

Here is a link to the HCS HB 195 & 1119 which combined these 2 bills into 1: 

https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills251/hlrbillspdf/0606H.03C.pdf

 

The Missouri Senate Families, Seniors and Health Committee voted “Do Pass” on the following 2 bills this week:

 

SCS SJR 33 (Committee Vote) – Joint Resolution to Place language on the Ballot for Missouri Voters to Repeal and Replace Amendment 3.

 

Here is a link to the SCS SJR 33: https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/pdf-bill/SCSfromResearch/SJR33.pdf

 

SJR 8 (Committee Vote) – Joint Resolution to clarify that every person has a unique set of DNA and deserve equal protection under the law.

 

Here is a link to SJR 8 as it came out of committee: https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/pdf-bill/intro/SJR8.pdf

 

Missouri Right to Life supported both Resolutions. 

 

Pray for your legislators in the work ahead of them to “Repeal and Replace” Amendment 3 and save as many lives as we can!

 

Come to the Statewide Pro-Life Action Day to learn more.

Pro-Life Action Day 2025

Please make plans to come to the Missouri State Capitol on Wednesday, March 26, for the Missouri Statewide Pro-Life Action Day and help us support our legislators in putting “Protection for Pre-Born Babies and Their Moms” in our Missouri State Constitution!


For bus information for travel to Legislative Action Day, contact the state office at 573-635-5110 or email righttolife@missourilife.org. For bus information from the St. Louis and surrounding area go to: https://www.easternregionmrl.org/actionday.

Life Links

Planned Parenthood Abortionist Celebrates, High-Fives Given After Killing Babies


Link - An abortionist and staff at a Planned Parenthood abortion center in Missouri are coming under fire after celebrating and giving high fives after killing babies in abortions.

Trump Nominee Confirms NIH Won’t Do Research With Aborted Baby Parts


Link - During a Senate hearing, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the National Institutes of Health director, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya told senators that NIH will not be using aborted baby parts in research.

Ohio Right to Life files complaint arguing that abortion pill website violates state law


Link - Ohio Right to Life has filed a complaint with the state of Ohio Department of Health and the State Medical Board, arguing that a pro-abortion website is violating state law in advertising the abortion pill.

Woman describes harrowing abortion pill experience: ‘I nearly died’


Link - A young woman recounts the extreme physical trauma she experienced after the abortion pill caused her to go into septic shock.

Illinois assisted suicide bill is dangerous for people with disabilities.


Link - Illinois assisted suicide Bill SB 9 received strong push-back from the disability community.

Oregon assisted suicide expansion bill permits euthanasia.


Link - SB 1003, if passed, would be the third time that Oregon would have expanded its assisted suicide law.

Pro-Life Around the State

March 12 - St. Louis - Pro-life apologetics workshop for young adults. 6:00-8:30 pm in the Fleur de Lis Room at the Cardinal Rigali Center.


March 26, 2025 - Statewide - Pro-Life Lobby Day at the State Capitol from 10 am - 2 pm. Mark your calendars.


March 29 - St. Louis - Defenders of the Unborn Jericho Walk at Planned Parenthood - Forest Park Blvd/Boyle Ave. Beginning at 10:00 a.m.


March 29 - Hannibal - Bunco 4 Babies evening for the benefit of MRL from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Holy Family Parish Center, 218 S Maple Ave. Doors will open at 6:30 PM. The cost is $25 per person & all proceeds will go to assist Missouri Right to Life in its fight against Abortion. Snacks, desserts & prizes are provided. Contact Nancy McWilliams at 573-406-9023 or Geri Graves 573-795-6559 for reservations or questions.


April 2 - St. Louis - Defenders of the Unborn Rally to defund Planned Parenthood at 1351 Forest Park Blvd. at 12:00 pm. For more information contact Mary -314-346-9052 or email defenseless68@gmail.com.


April 18/19 - St. Louis - Defenders of the Unborn Good Friday morning/closing midnight Holy Saturday prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood Forest Park/Boyle.


April 24 - Moberly - MRL Celebration of Life Banquet, 6:00 pm at the Moberly Municipal Auditorium, 201 West Rollins. Featured Speaker: Kathy Sparks Lesnoff. Click here to download the registration form.

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