Missouri HB2688: Specifies that an unborn child, at any stage of development, is subject to the protections of the 5th and 14th Amendments of the United States Constitution

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2688 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE CHAPPELL. 5103H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 1.205, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to unborn children. Section A. Section 1.205, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 1.205, to read as follows: 1.205. 1. The general assembly of this state finds (2) Unborn children have protectable interests in life, health, and well-being; (3) The natural parents of unborn children have protectable interests in the life, health, and well-being of their unborn child. 2. Effective January 1, 1988, the laws of this state shall be interpreted and construed to acknowledge on behalf of the unborn child at every stage of development, all the rights, privileges, and immunities available to other persons, citizens, and residents of this state, subject only to the Constitution of the United States, and decisional interpretations thereof by the United States Supreme Court and specific provisions to the contrary in the statutes and constitution of this state. 3. Unborn children at every stage of development are entitled to the protection of rights guaranteed under the Fifth and the Fourteenth Amendments of the Constitution of the United States. 4. As used in this section, the term "unborn children" or …

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Sponsors

• Chappell, Darin (R, 137) · primary sponsor
• Burt Whaley (R, 138)

Latest actions

1. February 25, 2026: Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
2. February 3, 2026: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 5 PRESENT: 0
3. February 3, 2026: Voted Do Pass (H)
4. February 3, 2026: Executive Session Completed (H)
5. January 27, 2026: Public Hearing Completed (H)
6. January 8, 2026: Referred: Children and Families(H)
7. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
8. January 7, 2026: Read First Time (H)
9. January 5, 2026: Prefiled (H)

Votes

• Reported Do Pass (H) (February 3, 2026): 12 yea, 5 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2688?

HB2688 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Specifies that an unborn child, at any stage of development, is subject to the protections of the 5th and 14th Amendments of the United States Constitution.

What is the status of HB2688?

In committee as of February 25, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Rules - Administrative(H) (February 25, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2688?

Chappell, Darin (R, 137), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB2688?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2688&year=2026&code=R