2023 Missouri Legislative Wrap-Up Report

2023 Missouri Legislative Wrap-Up Report

Following the conclusion of the 2023 Missouri legislative session on May 12th, the RHC has published a legislative “wrap-up” to summarize the wins, losses, and issues to keep an eye on going forward. You can read the full wrap-up here, or find summaries of the key policy issues we are tracking below. If you missed…

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RHC Releases Statement on Gender-Affirming Care

RHC Releases Statement on Gender-Affirming Care

On April 27th, the Regional Health Commission released a statement on gender-affirming care in response to the Missouri Attorney General’s emergency regulation. Read the statement from the RHC below, or click to download a pdf version. The St. Louis Regional Health Commission and Alive and Well Communities advocate for access to gender-affirming care for transgender…

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Legal Update: The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade

Legal Update: The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade

Following the Supreme Court’s decision to ban abortion, states now have the legal authority to regulate abortion access. Shortly after the decision was released, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt certified House Bill 126, which holds that abortion is illegal in all cases except where a medical emergency threatens the life of the pregnant person. Follow…

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