Missouri House Moves To Make Trafficking Abortion Pills Illegal
A Missouri House committee passed legislation that would make trafficking abortion drugs illegal but removed a plan to ban abortions in the case of life-threatening ectopic pregnancies. The bill, HB 2810, sponsored by state Rep. Brian Seitz (R) makes illegal the moving, making and distributing of abortion-inducing drugs. Any violation of the bill could land an offender in prison for up to 15 years. Planned Parenthood testified in front of the committee, arguing strongly against the bill. “The use of these medications helps make certain procedures safer and more comfortable for patients. This b...