HB 621 -- Birth Control Protection Act

Sponsor:  Wright-Jones (63)

This bill establishes the Birth Control Protection Act.  The
bill:

(1)  Stipulates that consenting individuals have a protected
interest from unreasonable governmental intrusions into their
private lives in regards to obtaining and using safe and
effective methods of contraception;

(2)  Stipulates that the laws of this state will be interpreted
to recognize these protected rights;

(3)  Prohibits governmental actors or entities from interfering
in a consenting individual's right to the benefits, facilities,
services, or information concerning safe methods of
contraception; and

(4)  Prohibits any laws, rules, ordinances, taxes, or regulations
that are implemented to promote public health and safety from
unreasonably hindering the public's access to contraceptives.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:20 pm