This bill is definitely controversial, especially given Missouri’s recent history with abortion laws and voter-approved constitutional protections.
A state-run registry of “at-risk” pregnant women raises serious privacy concerns—how would the state determine who is “at risk” for seeking an abortion, and what kind of oversight would exist to prevent potential misuse of this data?
It also seems to create a direct link between pregnant women and adoptive parents, essentially positioning the state as a mediator to encourage adoption as an alternative to abortion.
That could raise ethical concerns about coercion, especially if the support provided is contingent on carrying the pregnancy to term.
With Missouri voters recently backing abortion rights in the state constitution, it’ll be interesting to see how this bill moves forward and whether it faces legal challenges. What are your thoughts—do you see this getting traction, or do you think it’s more of a symbolic effort?
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