Around three years after the overturning of Roe v Wade, states remain divided over abortion access. Missouri's latest initiative, House Bill 807, introduces a unique plan to create a registry of women deemed 'at risk' of seeking abortions, without clear criteria for this designation. Managed by the Department of Social Services, the bill may lead to collaborations with crisis pregnancy centers. It also proposes a registry for prospective adoptive parents to facilitate adoptions from these women, a move that raises serious concerns about privacy and governmental influence in reproductive health decisions.
The bill seeks to create a state-run registry of any mother "who is at risk for seeking an abortion," but lacks details on how this is determined.
This opens the door for states to partner with "crisis pregnancy centers," which have seen increased government support in Republican-led states like Missouri.
Gerard Harms, the bill's attorney, compared the proposed system to "eHarmony for babies," indicating an unusual approach to managing adoption and maternal health.
The Save MO Babies Act raises concerns about privacy and the role of government in personal reproductive choices, reflecting ongoing tensions post-Roe v Wade.
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