AAMO 48 - Week 4 Legislative Update

We're now at week 5 of the Missouri General Assembly (2026)

Senate Update

• SJR 72 has been referred to the same committee as SB 951
  
  
• Both bills are currently in the Senate Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee

• Committee Chair: Justin Brown
  
  
• No hearing dates have been scheduled

House Update

• HJR 109 has not been assigned to a committee

• HB 1682 has been introduced and read but has not received committee action

• There remains no movement on abolition legislation in the House

Call to Action – Call Every Day

• Ask to speak directly with the legislator

• If unavailable, request a return call

• Tell staff you will call every day until the bills move or the legislator personally responds

Call Senator Justin Brown

• Ask him to schedule hearings for SJR 72 and SB 951 and to support the bills
  (573) 751-5713

Call House Speaker Jon Patterson

• Ask him to assign HJR 109 and HB 1682 to a committee for hearings
  (573) 751-0907

Call Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin

• Ask her to personally support SJR 72 and SB 951, especially if they pass committee
  (573) 751-7985

New Debate Invitations – Action Required

Wes publicly invited prominent pro-life leaders to debate the Abolition of Abortion issue.
These leaders are reachable through Missouri legislative offices and staff.

Call Senator Adam Schnelting’s Office

• Ask him to respond to Wes’ invitation to debate
  (573) 751-1141

• Also ask his Chief of Staff, Sherri Kuttenkuler, to reconsider the invitation

Call Senator Rick Brattin’s Office

• Ask for Tom Estes

• Request that Senator Brattin and Tom Estes reconsider debating Wes
  (573) 751-2108

Rally at the Capitol

February 18, 2026

Missouri State Capitol

Jefferson City, Missouri

• Meet in the Rotunda at 10:00 AM to distribute literature to legislators

• Prayer will take place in front of both the Speaker’s and President Pro Tem’s offices (time announced on-site)

• Press conference by Mike Moon at 11:00 AM or 12:00 PM

• Rally begins at 1:00 PM

  
  

Speakers

• Rebecca Kiessling

• Paul Abbot

Persistent pressure, public accountability, and direct engagement are necessary for abolition to advance.