SJR 8 - 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 HJR 89 (2024).

SARAH HASKINS

Statutes affected:
Introduced (1217S.01): 0.000

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SJR 8
Sponsor: Moon
Hearing Date: 2/26/2025


COMMITTEE: Families, Seniors and Health

CHAIRMAN: Carter

DATE REFERRED: 2/6/2025 DATE HEARING REQUESTED:



STAFF:
Sarah Haskins
Heidi Kolkmeyer
Dennis Rhodes
Blake Thompson


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:
Rebecca Kiessling


WITNESSES FOR:
Adam Cochrun
Tren Groat
Daryl Groves - Red State Reform
Jordan De La Rosa
Susan Klein - Missouri Right to Life
Emma Manhunt
Matthew Sheffer - Church of the Word
Kanoa Benz
Adrian Cookson
Michael Compton - Act4MO
Lisa Pannett - ArmourVine
Timothy Faber
Zeev Smason - Coalition for Jewish Values
Ron Calzone
Chad Eulentrop
Tristen Daniel
Spencer Childress
Justice Clingman
Luis Singh
Esther Clingman
Zachary Conover
Gayla Prewitt
Adam Woodrum - Journey Baptist Church
Vic Raekers


WITNESSES AGAINST:
Sarah Schlemeier - American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists