Proposed Missouri HB 2810 would make it a class A felony to abort an ectopic pregnancy
"Section A. Sections 338.270 and 338.337, RSMo, are repealed and three new sections 2 enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 188.090, 338.270, and 338.337, to read as 3 follows:
A person or entity commits the offense of trafficking abortion
2 inducing devices or drugs if such person or entity knowingly imports, exports, distributes, delivers, manufactures, produces, prescribes, administers,
or dispenses or attempts to import, export, distribute, deliver, manufacture, produce, prescribe, administer, or dispense any instrument, device, medicine, drug, or any other means or substance to be used for the purpose of performing or inducing an abortion on another person in violation of any state or federal law.
The offense of trafficking abortion-inducing devices or drugs is a class B felony.
The offense of trafficking abortion-inducing devices or drugs is a class A felony if:
(1) The abortion was performed or induced or was attempted to be performed or 13 induced on a woman carrying an unborn child of more than ten weeks gestational age;
(2) The abortion was performed or induced or was attempted to be performed or induced on a woman who has an ectopic pregnancy; "
To give an idea as to just how bad this is, besides the obvious attack on womens reproductive rights, we'll have to explain what an ectopic pregnancy is:
"An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube. The fallopian tube is not made to hold a growing embryo and can't stretch like a uterus. This condition can lead to bleeding in the mother. An ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening condition that requires emergency treatment."
"An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that happens outside of the uterus. This happens when a fertilized egg implants in a structure that can't support its growth. An ectopic pregnancy often happens in the fallopian tube (a pair of structures that connect the ovaries and uterus). In rare cases, an ectopic pregnancy can occur on an ovary or in the abdominal cavity.
This is a life-threatening condition. An ectopic pregnancy is not a pregnancy that can be carried to term (till birth) and can be dangerous for the mother if not treated right away. "
"Unfortunately, an ectopic pregnancy is fatal for the fetus. It cannot survive outside of the uterus. Quick treatment for an ectopic pregnancy is important to protect the mother's life. If the egg has implanted in the fallopian tube and the tube bursts, there can be severe internal bleeding. This can lead to maternal death."
Make no mistake, this WILL kill people. Entopic pregnancies are always unviable and cannot be saved.
Missouri lawmakers are knowingly ignoring medical professionals and are putting the lives of pregnant people in serious danger.
I would highly suggest you get in contact with the person sponsoring the bill, Brian Seitz:
And please spread awareness about this wherever you can.
The supreme cout has emboldened republicans to pass more and more extreme anti-abortion laws after essentially striking down roe, to the point where pregnant people are being forced to die from unviable, doomed pregnancies.
