Missouri’s 2025 legislative session, set to begin Wednesday, will focus on key issues including abortion, tax cuts, and public safety. Last year saw a significant change with the passage of Amendment 3 overturning the state’s near-total abortion ban. However, a judge ruled many anti-abortion laws unconstitutional, leaving restrictions on clinics in place, making abortion illegal in Missouri according to Planned Parenthood. The legislature will need to address defining fetal viability and medical providers, with any changes likely requiring voter approval. Governor-elect Mike Kehoe has prioritized public safety legislation, including transferring control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department to an appointed board. Tax cuts are also on the agenda, with a focus on reducing the state’s income tax. Legislation to make bans on transgender minors accessing affirming care permanent is expected. Childcare access expansion legislation, with bipartisan support, will be reintroduced. Lawmakers will also consider proposals to change the constitution amendment process with Amendment 3 complicating matters. The session, running until May, will navigate Republican infighting, tension between party factions, and leadership challenges, shaping the legislative landscape in Missouri.
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