AAMO 47 - Week 3 Legislative Update

AAMO Podcast – Weekly Legislative Update 3
Week 4 of the Missouri General Assembly

Senate Update
• SJR 72 has been referred to the same committee as SB 951
• SJR 72 and SB 951 are currently in the Senate Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
• Committee Chair: Senator 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

Debate Invitation – Action Required

• Susan Klein of Missouri Right to Life has declined debate
• Byron Keelin of Freedom Principle MO has declined debate

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 Rotunda
Jefferson City, Missouri

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