Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1661: Modifies provisions relating to the rights of unborn children
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 1661 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE SEITZ. 3863H.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 Section A. Section 1.205, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 1.205, to read as follows: 1.205. 1.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 and are entitled to the same rights, powers, privileges, justice, and protections as are secured or granted by the laws of this state to any other human person; (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. As used in this section, the term "unborn children" or "unborn child" …
Sponsors
- Brian Seitz (R, 156) · primary sponsor
- Hardy Billington (R)
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Common questions
- What is HB1661?
- HB1661 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to the rights of unborn children.
- What is the status of HB1661?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1661?
- Brian Seitz (R, 156), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB1661?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1661&year=2026&code=R
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