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New Missouri Law Tightens Abortion Clinic Regulations.(House Bill 1055)
Missouri abortion clinics that take the lives of more than five first-trimester or any older unborn babies each month must register as "ambulatory surgical centers," requiring stricter safety standards and routine inspections by the state health department.
"It's about women getting the best and the safest health care possible," Susan Klein, Missouri Right to Life legislative liaison, told NRL News.
Gov. Matt Blunt signed House Bill 1055 establishing the new regulations July 6, and they are scheduled to take effect August 28, according to the Associated Press (AP).
The abortion clinics that will now be classified as "ambulatory surgical centers" include ones that perform both surgical and chemical abortions. These centers must meet state regulations concerning emergency equipment, staffing, infection control, accessibility, and other requirements. They will be monitored by the state Department of Health and Senior Services, which estimated that at least three abortion clinics would now need to be reclassified as surgical centers, the AP reported.
The bill also contains other pro-life provisions. It establishes the Missouri Alternatives to Abortion Services Program, which provides support services for women in crisis pregnancies, as a permanent program in state law. Previously, funds for the program were appropriated each year through the budget, the AP reported. "The program provides funds on the front line for women in crisis," said Klein.
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