HB 1444 -- Public Funds

Sponsor:  Sander

This bill prohibits the expenditure of public funds to existing
or proposed health and social services programs that directly or
indirectly subsidize abortion services.  An entity that is
affiliated with another entity that provides abortion services
may only receive public funds if the affiliated entity is an
independent affiliate.  Entities that provide counseling to
pregnant women and receive public funds may only provide
non-directive pregnancy counseling and may not display or
distribute material promoting abortion services.

Entities that receive public funds will be required to maintain
records that demonstrate strict compliance with this provision.
An independent audit of these entities must be conducted at least
once every three years.  If the recipient of public funds is
affiliated with an entity that provides abortion services, an
audit must be conducted each year to ensure compliance.  The bill
includes exceptions for reimbursement to entities that provide
services that are required under Missouri Medicaid regulations
and certain services required under the federal Public Health
Services Act.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:43 am