SJR 23 - Schroer, Nick
Establishes the "Reproductive Health Care Protection Act"
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
1204S.01I
Title
SJR 23
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
Upon voter approval
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SJR 23 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, establishes the "Reproductive Health Care Protection Act". Under this amendment, the right to reproductive freedom shall not be construed to include the performance of gender transition surgeries or the prescription or administration of drugs for the purposes of gender transition. No public funds shall be used to pay for the performance or inducement, or assistance with the performance or inducement, of an abortion upon a woman, except in cases of medical emergencies. The right to reproductive freedom shall not be construed to exempt any person, firm, or corporation from civil liability for medical malpractice, negligence, or wrongful death.
The General Assembly shall have the authority to enact laws to carry out the provisions of this constitutional amendment.
This constitutional amendment is similar to the truly agreed to and finally passed HCS/HJR 73 (2025), SCS/SJR 33 (2025), SJR 9 (2025), SJR 17 (2025), SJR 5 (2025), SJR 25 (2025), SJR 27 (2025), SJR 28 (2025), SJR 29 (2025), and SJR 55 (2025).
SARAH HASKINS