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After contentious debate, Senate adopts revised substitute for SB999 — 'born alive' language plus domestic‑violence and cyberstalking measures
Summary
Following hours of floor exchanges about consent rules, waiting periods, and criminal penalties, the Senate adopted a revised substitute for SB999 that preserves born‑alive protections while incorporating negotiated language from domestic‑violence, cyberstalking and pregnancy‑mortality bills; critics said the package expanded far beyond the original scope.
The Missouri Senate adopted a revised substitute for Senate Bill 999 after prolonged debate and negotiated changes that sponsors said preserved the original "born alive" purpose while folding in language from other vetted bills addressing domestic violence, cyberstalking and pregnancy‑related mortality review.
Senate debate showed sharp divisions. Proponents framed the measure as ensuring that any infant who survives abortion attempts receives the same professional care as any other newborn of the same gestational age. “This bill would make sure that children who…
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