Adam and Wes are back to bring you updates on the final weeks of the session. We need to focus on Sen. Justin Brown and a vote on SJR 72 as soon as possible so that it can move forward through the rest of the process. Hit the phones!

Adam and Wes discuss the end of the first half of the legislative session as Missouri heads into spring break. Nothing has changed since last week, but this is a time to pray and prepare to push hard when the legislature returns. We will need renewed calls and support.

We will also be taking a short break during the legislature’s spring recess and will return with another update the week the legislature is back in session.

There is also an upcoming event to help prepare people for engaging these issues:

A3 Forum
March 31, 6:30–8:00 PM
Missouri River Regional Library, Jefferson City

Current Updates

• Personhood now needs a “Do Pass” vote in the Senate Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee.
• Equal Protection in the Senate still needs a hearing date in the same committee.
• Both pieces of legislation still need to be assigned to committees in the House by the Speaker.

Keep calling and reminding legislators: abortion must be abolished, and Personhood and Equal Protection are the righteous paths forward.

Adam and Wes discuss the hearing of SJR 72 on Monday, March 2. The big-picture issue: no “Pro-Life” leaders testified in support of this Personhood legislation.

Wes calls attention to this and challenges those he has invited to debate. If someone truly believes the unborn are persons from conception, why would they not speak up for and support Personhood in the constitution?

We need your calls — they’re working!

Current updates:
• Personhood now needs a “Do Pass” vote in the Senate Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee.
• Equal Protection in the Senate still needs a hearing date in the same committee.
• Both also need to be assigned by the Speaker to committees in the House.

Keep calling and letting them know: abortion must be abolished, and Personhood and Equal Protection are the righteous ways.

Wes and Adam discuss encouraging movement on our legislation. While there has been no progress in the House or on the Equal Protection bill in the Senate, SJR 72 (Personhood) has now been assigned a hearing date.

SJR 72 will be heard in Senate Room 2 on Monday, March 2nd at 1:00 PM.

Please sign up for AAMO’s email updates at www.abolishabortionmo.org to receive links for submitting written witness testimony or registering to speak in person in support of the resolution.

Keep the calls coming regarding the other legislation, and be ready to contact the senators on the Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee. Ask them to vote “Do Pass” on SJR 72.

Wes and Adam are back this week with an update on the Rally at the Capitol this past week.

They provide an update on how it went, along with the biggest takeaways for abolition bill's development.

We're now at week 5 of the Missouri General Assembly (2026)

Senate Update

• SJR 72 has been referred to the same committee as SB 951
  
  
• Both bills are currently in the Senate Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee

• Committee Chair: 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

New Debate Invitations – Action Required

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

Jefferson City, Missouri

• Meet in the Rotunda at 10:00 AM to distribute literature to legislators

• Prayer will take place in front of both the Speaker’s and President Pro Tem’s offices (time announced on-site)

• Press conference by Mike Moon at 11:00 AM or 12:00 PM

• Rally begins at 1:00 PM

  
  

Speakers

• Rebecca Kiessling

• Paul Abbot

Persistent pressure, public accountability, and direct engagement are necessary for abolition to advance.

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.

Another week has passed in the Missouri General Assembly with no movement on abolition legislation. The status remains unchanged.

There are still four abolition measures filed—two resolutions and two bills in both chambers—authored by Sen. Mike Moon and Rep. Burt Whayley. The resolutions remain unassigned. One bill remains stalled. The Senate Equal Protection bill (SB 951) remains in an inappropriate committee.

Call to Action – Call Every Day

1. Call House Speaker Jon Patterson and ask him to assign HJR 109 and HB 1682 to a committee for a hearing.
   (573) 751-0907

2. Call Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin and ask her to assign SJR 72 to a committee for a hearing.
   (573) 751-7985

3. Call Senator Justin Brown and ask him to give SB 951 a hearing date and to support the bill.
   (573) 751-5713

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.

Debate Invitation – Action Required

Wes publicly invited pro-life leaders to debate the A3 issue. These leaders are reachable through Missouri legislative offices and staff.

Call Senator Adam Schnelting’s office and ask him to respond to Wes’ invitation to debate.
(573) 751-1141

Also ask his Chief of Staff, Sherry Kuttenkuler, to reconsider Wes’ invitation.

Call Senator Rick Brattin’s office and ask for Tom Estes. Ask him to reconsider a debate with Wes.
(573) 751-2108

Rally at the Capitol

February 18th, 2026
Missouri State Capitol Rotunda
Jefferson City, Missouri

Persistent pressure, public accountability, and direct engagement are necessary for abolition to advance.