(AP) – Missouri’s Republican-led House has passed
legislation to toughen state abortion regulations.Lawmakers on Tuesday voted 110-38 in favor of the bill, which would require
annual inspections of clinics and give the attorney general the power to
prosecute violations of abortion laws.Because of changes made by the House, the measure now heads back to the
Senate. That chamber passed a watered-down version Thursday after hours of
bipartisan negotiations behind closed doors.
legislation to toughen state abortion regulations.Lawmakers on Tuesday voted 110-38 in favor of the bill, which would require
annual inspections of clinics and give the attorney general the power to
prosecute violations of abortion laws.Because of changes made by the House, the measure now heads back to the
Senate. That chamber passed a watered-down version Thursday after hours of
bipartisan negotiations behind closed doors.
Lawmakers are weighing the proposals during a special session called by
Republican Gov. Eric Greitens. The session is focused on abortion policy.
Another provision in the legislation would undo a St. Louis ordinance that
bans discrimination in housing and employment based on “reproductive health
decisions,” such as abortion.
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