Missouri bills · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SJR 72
Defines "person" in relation to the equal protection of laws
- Introduced
- In committee
- Adopted
Sponsors
- Mike Moon (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Missouri legislature· abstract
SJR 72 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, modifies the equal protection provision of the Missouri Constitution to define "person" as every human being with a unique DNA code regardless of age, including an unborn child. Nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to secure or protect a right to abortion or the funding of an abortion.
This constitutional amendment is identical to SJR 8 (2025) and HJR 89 (2024).
SARAH HASKINS
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 1, 2025 · Senate
Prefiled - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
S First Read - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee - Mar 2, 2026 · Senate
Hearing Conducted S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee - Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Voted Do Pass S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee