Missouri lawmakers approve bill to ban abortions after eight weeks of pregnancy

Legislation passed the Republican-led state house of representatives and now heads to the desk of the governor, who is expected to sign it

Missouri lawmakers on Friday approved legislation to ban abortion after eight weeks of pregnancy, becoming the latest state to put severe restrictions on the procedure.

The legislation passed the Republican-led state House of Representatives on Friday afternoon after being approved by the Senate early on Thursday, and now heads to the desk of Missouri’s Republican governor, Mike Parson. Parson is expected to sign it.

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