Missouri HB2824: Creates provisions relating to emergency contraception for victims of sexual assault

What the bill says

To amend chapter 197, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to emergency contraception. Section A. Chapter 197, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 197.137, to read as follows: 197.137. 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Emergency contraception", any drug or device approved by the Food and Drug Administration that prevents pregnancy after sexual intercourse; (2) "Sexual assault", the same meaning given to the term in section 455.010. 2. Each hospital licensed under this chapter shall offer emergency contraception to.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 197, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to emergency contraception. Section A. Chapter 197, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 197.137, to read as follows: 197.137. 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Emergency contraception", any drug or device approved by the Food and Drug Administration that prevents pregnancy after sexual intercourse; (2) "Sexual assault", the same meaning given to the term in section 455.010. 2. Each hospital licensed under this chapter shall offer emergency contraception to any woman who presents herself for care at the hospital and reports to the hospital that a sexual assault was committed against her within the previous five days. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

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Sponsors

• Jo Doll (D, 091) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)