SPONSOR: Kelly (141)
This Constitutional amendment, if adopted by the voters, will be known as "Protect Children First" and recognizes that children are the future of Missouri and are a blessing and gift from Almighty God. The strength and success of Missouri is dependent on healthy and happy children, their mothers and families, and stable home lives.
It is the public policy of Missouri to give special consideration to the care of the State's children, born and unborn, especially those children who are orphans, children in foster care, and children who have been abused. Nothing in the Constitution of the State shall be construed to secure or protect a right to abortion, or to require the funding of abortion by taxpayers or by any other means.
The General Assembly shall have the authority to enact laws and make appropriations to implement the provisions of this amendment.
This bill is the same as SJR 52 & 53 (2022).