Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Friday signed a bill that bans abortions on or beyond the eighth week of pregnancy without exceptions for cases of rape or incest, making it among the most restrictive abortion policies in the nation.
Under the law that is set to come into force Aug. 28, doctors who violate the eight-week cutoff could face five to 15 years in prison. A legal challenge is expected, although it's unclear when that might occur.The measure includes exceptions for medical emergencies, such as when there is a risk of death or permanent physical injuries to"a major bodily function of the pregnant woman.
When pressed last week on the rape and incest issue, Parson, a Republican, told reporters that"all life has value." President Trump has said he supports exceptions in cases of rape and incest in abortion bans."A bill this restrictive, without the opportunity for exceptions for rape and incest, is bad public policy and bad for Missourians," Humphreys had said in a statement Thursday.in nearly all cases.
Unlike Alabama's near-total abortion ban, lawmakers who helped draft the Missouri bill say it's meant to withstand court challenges instead of spark them. If the eight-week ban is struck down, the bill includes a ladder of less-restrictive time limits at 14, 18 or 20 weeks. Missouri's bill also includes an outright ban on abortions except in cases of medical emergencies, but that would kick in only if the Roe vs. Wade decision were overturned.
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