Missouri HB3244: Modifies provisions relating to assisted reproductive technology

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3244 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE BOYKO. 6281H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 1.205, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to assisted reproductive technology. Section A. Section 1.205, RSMo, is repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 1.205 and 376.1211, to read as follows: 1.205. 1.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. As used in this section, the term "unborn children" or "unborn child" shall include all unborn child or children or the offspring of human beings from the moment of conception until birth at every stage of biological …

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Sponsors

• Mark Boyko (D, 090) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. February 10, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. February 9, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB3244?

HB3244 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to assisted reproductive technology.

What is the status of HB3244?

In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB3244?

Mark Boyko (D, 090).

Where is the official record for HB3244?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3244&year=2026&code=R