GOP lawmakers propose over a dozen bills aiming to restrict abortion months after voters pass Amendment 3

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Republicans in Jefferson City have introduced a series of bills and constitutional amendments aimed at crippling or reversing provisions of Amendment 3, which legalized abortion in Missouri after a vote in November.

Mia, who did not wish to share her last name, is a city resident who advocated for the passage of Amendment 3 in Missouri last year. She isn’t shocked that abortion rights are again being targeted in Jefferson City.

“I’m not at all surprised,” said Mia.

She believes the language was clear and concise.

“Very straightforward, and I don’t think there is anything misleading about it,” said Mia.

State Sen. David Gregory, along with several other GOP lawmakers, believes voters were confused when they narrowly voted to pass Amendment 3.

“I think a lot of folks were hoodwinked on what that actually does,” said Gregory. “There is going to be a big movement to make significant change there.”

Around 12 bills and constitutional amendments have already been proposed in the 2025 Missouri General Assembly session. That includes a bill that would define what reproductive rights mean and ensure it does not include any language on gender transition surgeries or treatments.

Another proposal is putting an amendment back on the ballot that would largely ban abortion yet again.

“Putting something that is clear, concise, something that voters can really go to and look at rather than siphoning through all the mess that Amendment 3 was,” said Schroer.

Margot Riphagen is not surprised.

“It tracks over the past things we’ve seen in the last few years,” said Riphagen.

Riphagen began her new job as president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Rivers on Monday. She says her movement has momentum after the passage of Amendment 3, and they will continue to push back on any legislation they believe goes against the will of the voters.

“Legislators will continue to get creative in order to limit access to sexual and reproductive healthcare,” said Riphagen.

Planned Parenthood adds that currently, abortions are not being performed in Missouri because of facility license requirements. They call it a political attack. Opponents of abortion say it’s necessary for the safety of patients.