Most of the new laws passed by the this year officially took effect over the weekend, on August 28.
They includethat (D) allowed to become law without his signature.
The new law bans abortions on fetuses after 20 weeks unless the woman鈥檚 life is in danger or the pregnancy poses a severe risk of bodily harm. (R, Eureka) sponsored the House version.
鈥淰iability will now become the new standard which will determine whether or not a late-term abortion can be performed or not in the state of Missouri," Jones said.
Opponents say the new law will intrude on difficult family decisions and do nothing to protect the health of women.
Other new laws now in effect include and .
