Republican lawmaker in Missouri has proposed legislation to create a registry of pregnant women who are considered “at risk” of having an abortion, with the goal of reducing preventable abortions in the state. The bill would also create a registry for individuals looking to adopt, with the intention of helping to match pregnant women considering adoption with prospective adoptive parents.
The author of the Save MO Babies Act, Gerard Harms, described the registry as a form of “eHarmony for babies,” emphasizing the importance of matching pregnant women with prospective adoptive parents. The bill, however, does not define what puts someone “at risk” of abortion.
This proposal is part of a larger trend of anti-abortion efforts aimed at expanding government tracking of pregnant women and abortion patients. A conservative policy playbook, Project 2025, has suggested increased surveillance to collect data on abortions and other related procedures.
The bill has faced criticism and concerns over privacy rights, with some questioning the potential implications of such a registry. Despite some misunderstandings regarding the bill’s intent, Harms maintains that the program would be voluntary for parents interested in adopting.
It remains uncertain whether the bill will advance, but Missouri has recently become a focal point in the national debate over abortion. The state has seen ongoing legal battles over abortion restrictions, including attempts to roll back a November ballot measure that expanded abortion rights in the state constitution. The controversy surrounding the proposed registry reflects the broader political landscape in Missouri and the continued push and pull over reproductive rights issues.
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