Amendment 3

A proposed amendment written by Missouri Republican lawmakers would repeal the reproductive rights measure passed by voters last year — but makes no mention that it would ban abortion. The ACLU of Missouri argues the proposal violates the state constitution and misleads voters.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey had asked the judges to review a temporary pause on the enforcement of the state’s near-total ban on abortion and other regulations designed to make the procedure more difficult to obtain.

Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Medical Director Margaret Baum said Tuesday the clinic had opened its books for patients to make abortion appointments starting next week.

A Jackson County judge has again ruled that Missouri's abortion restrictions cannot be enforced under Amendment 3. Attorney General Andrew Bailey says he will appeal the ruling.

The measure is attached to a ballot initiative that would place a ban on most abortions in the Missouri Constitution.

At a post-legislative session news conference Friday, Kehoe also touted what he considered successful legislation, which included passing several of his priorities, such as placing the St. Louis police department under a state-appointed board.

Backers of paid sick leave and minimum wage increases say they may pursue a constitutional amendment, which lawmakers couldn’t repeal.

Voters will likely see the issue on the ballot in 2026.

With just days remaining in the 2025 legislative session, unfinished Republican priorities include addressing Amendment 3 and Proposition A.

The committee passed the resolution on a party-line vote. It now goes to the full Senate.