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.