Missouri Senate Panel Advances Abortion Regulations

U.S. News & World Report: JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A panel of Missouri senators on Tuesday advanced legislation to create new abortion regulations — including annual inspections of clinics — requested by Republican Gov. Eric Greitens in his call for a special session focused solely on abortion laws.

Members of the Senate Committee on Seniors, Families and Children voted 4-2 along party lines in favor of a package of proposals that would place new restrictions on abortion clinics. The bill also would nullify a St. Louis ordinance that bans discrimination in housing and employment based on "reproductive health decisions," such as abortion or pregnancy. Greitens labeled St. Louis an "abortion sanctuary city" in response.

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