New abortion laws up for debate in Missouri Senate

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(AP) – The Missouri Senate could debate proposals to ramp
up state abortion regulations as early as Wednesday.Lawmakers are considering requiring annual inspections for abortion clinics
during a special session on abortion called by Republican Gov. Eric Greitens.He says a federal judge’s ruling that struck down some of the state’s abortion
laws in part prompted his decision to call lawmakers back to the Capitol.

Other proposals up for debate include a measure that would nullify a St. Louis
ordinance that bans discrimination in housing and employment based on
“reproductive health decisions,” such as abortion or pregnancies.

Greitens on Wednesday is leading an anti-abortion rally at the Capitol.
Abortion-rights activists also are staging a demonstration.

A vote on the legislation could come Wednesday, but pushback is expected from
Democratic senators.

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