AAMO 46 - Week 2 Legislative Update

Another week has passed in the Missouri General Assembly with no movement on abolition legislation. The status remains unchanged. There are still four abolition measures filed—two resolutions and two bills in both chambers—authored by Sen. Mike Moon and Rep. Burt Whayley. The resolutions remain unassigned. One bill remains stalled. The Senate Equal Protection bill (SB 951) remains in an inappropriate committee. Call to Action – Call Every Day Call House Speaker Jon Patterson and ask him to assign HJR 109 and HB 1682 to a committee for a hearing. (573) 751-0907 Call Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin and ask her to assign SJR 72 to a committee for a hearing. (573) 751-7985 Call Senator Justin Brown and ask him to give SB 951 a hearing date and to support the bill. (573) 751-5713 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. Debate Invitation – Action Required Wes publicly invited pro-life leaders to debate the A3 issue. These leaders are reachable through Missouri legislative offices and staff. Call Senator Adam Schnelting’s office and ask him to respond to Wes’ invitation to debate. (573) 751-1141 Also ask his Chief of Staff, Sherry Kuttenkuler, to reconsider Wes’ invitation. Call Senator Rick Brattin’s office and ask for Tom Estes. Ask him to reconsider a debate with Wes. (573) 751-2108 Rally at the Capitol February 18th, 2026 Missouri State Capitol Rotunda Jefferson City, Missouri Persistent pressure, public accountability, and direct engagement are necessary for abolition to advance.