Missouri becomes the latest state to pass such legislation in the hopes that the Supreme Court's conservative justices will overturn Roe v. Wade.
Gov. Mike Parson's signature makes Missouri the latest state to pass such legislation in the hopes that the Supreme Court's conservative justices will reconsider Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that legalized abortion in the United States. "By signing this bill today, we are sending a strong signal to the nation that, in Missouri, we stand for life, protect women's health, and advocate for the unborn," Parson said in a statement after signing the law.
— Governor Mike Parson May 24, 2019 The law bans abortions after eight weeks -- after a heartbeat is detected -- but before many women know they are pregnant. The legislation, known as House Bill 126, includes exceptions for what it defines as medical emergencies -- such as cases when a mother's life is at risk or she is facing serious permanent injury -- but not for pregnancies that are the result of rape or incest. It includes a provision that would ban abortion outright if Roe v.
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