AAMO Podcast – Weekly Legislative Update 3
Week 4 of the Missouri General Assembly

Senate Update
• SJR 72 has been referred to the same committee as SB 951
• SJR 72 and SB 951 are currently in the Senate Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
• Committee Chair: Senator Justin Brown
• No hearing dates have been scheduled

House Update
• HJR 109 has not been assigned to a committee
• HB 1682 has been introduced and read but has not received committee action
• There remains no movement on abolition legislation in the House

Call to Action – Call Every Day
• Ask to speak directly with the legislator
• If unavailable, request a return call
• Tell staff you will call every day until the bills move or the legislator personally responds

Call Senator Justin Brown
• Ask him to schedule hearings for SJR 72 and SB 951 and to support the bills
(573) 751-5713

Call House Speaker Jon Patterson
• Ask him to assign HJR 109 and HB 1682 to a committee for hearings
(573) 751-0907

Call Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin
• Ask her to personally support SJR 72 and SB 951, especially if they pass committee
(573) 751-7985

Debate Invitation – Action Required

• Susan Klein of Missouri Right to Life has declined debate
• Byron Keeter of Freedom Principle has declined debate

Wes publicly invited prominent pro-life leaders to debate the Abolition of Abortion issue.
These leaders are reachable through Missouri legislative offices and staff.

Call Senator Adam Schnelting’s Office
• Ask him to respond to Wes’ invitation to debate
(573) 751-1141
• Also ask his Chief of Staff, Sherri Kuttenkuler, to reconsider the invitation

Call Senator Rick Brattin’s Office
• Ask for Tom Estes
• Request that Senator Brattin and Tom Estes reconsider debating Wes
(573) 751-2108

Rally at the Capitol
February 18, 2026
Missouri State Capitol Rotunda
Jefferson City, Missouri

Persistent pressure, public accountability, and direct engagement are necessary for abolition to advance.

Another week has passed in the Missouri General Assembly with no movement on abolition legislation. The status remains unchanged.

There are still four abolition measures filed—two resolutions and two bills in both chambers—authored by Sen. Mike Moon and Rep. Burt Whayley. The resolutions remain unassigned. One bill remains stalled. The Senate Equal Protection bill (SB 951) remains in an inappropriate committee.

Call to Action – Call Every Day

1. Call House Speaker Jon Patterson and ask him to assign HJR 109 and HB 1682 to a committee for a hearing.
   (573) 751-0907

2. Call Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin and ask her to assign SJR 72 to a committee for a hearing.
   (573) 751-7985

3. Call Senator Justin Brown and ask him to give SB 951 a hearing date and to support the bill.
   (573) 751-5713

Ask to speak directly with the legislator. If unavailable, request a return call. Tell staff you will call every day until the bills move or the legislator personally responds.

Debate Invitation – Action Required

Wes publicly invited pro-life leaders to debate the A3 issue. These leaders are reachable through Missouri legislative offices and staff.

Call Senator Adam Schnelting’s office and ask him to respond to Wes’ invitation to debate.
(573) 751-1141

Also ask his Chief of Staff, Sherri Cootencuter, to reconsider Wes’ invitation.

Call Senator Rick Brattin’s office and ask for Tom Estes. Ask him to reconsider a debate with Wes.
(573) 751-2108

Rally at the Capitol

February 18th, 2026
Missouri State Capitol Rotunda
Jefferson City, Missouri

Persistent pressure, public accountability, and direct engagement are necessary for abolition to advance.

We're back with the first Weekly Legislative Update of 2026 of the AAMO Podcast!

Hosted by Adam “Ray Ray” Cochrun, Wes reports from Jefferson City during the Second Regular Session of the 103rd Missouri General Assembly. The session began January 2, and we are now three weeks in.

There are four abolition measures currently filed—two resolutions and two bills in both chambers—authored by Sen. Mike Moon and Rep. Burt Whayley. None of the resolutions have moved. One bill has not moved, and the Senate Equal Protection bill (SB 951) has been assigned to an inappropriate committee chaired by Sen. Justin Brown.

This stalling requires immediate and sustained citizen action.

House
HJR 109 — Personhood
HB 1682 — Equal Protection

Senate
SJR 72
SB 951 (Equal Protection)

Call to Action – Call Every Day

1. Call House Speaker Jon Patterson and ask him to assign HJR 109 and HB 1682 to a committee for a hearing.
   (573) 751-0907

2. Call Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin and ask her to assign SJR 72 to a committee for a hearing.
   (573) 751-7985

3. Call Senator Justin Brown and ask him to give SB 951 a hearing date and to support the bill.
   (573) 751-5713

Ask to speak directly with the legislator. If unavailable, request a return call. Tell staff you will call every day until the bills and resolutions move or the legislator personally calls back.

Persistent, faithful pressure is necessary for abolition to advance.

Violet is joined by our guest Lily - an RN - to discuss whether there's ever a chance where a "medically necessary abortion" is really necessary.

Joe Myers joins us from our Pastor's Committee to talk more about the bills coming up in our legislature.

Adam has come on to explain the "New Amendment 3" briefly for anyone confused on why there's "another amendment 3" coming up.

We're joined by Ben Zeisloft, author of new book "Forsakers of the Fatherless"

In this 13th and final Weekly Legislative Update, Adam and Wes bring closure to the session. But with one week left, key action is still needed.

HJR 73 still requires a full Senate vote
We urge you to act:

• Ask Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin not to bring HJR 73 to the floor.

  
  

• Ask your senator to oppose HJR 73 if it is brought up for debate.

  
  

Stay Connected
Make sure you’re signed up for email updates at www.abolishabortionmo.com and follow us on Facebook and X for continued updates.

Thank you for your involvement and support this session. Now, on to the 104th General Assembly.

Next Steps

Support SJR 8

• Call YOUR senator and ask them to support SJR 8.

  
  

• Use the Senator Lookup tool: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/default

  
  

  
  

Contact Senator Cindy O'Laughlin (President Pro Tem)

• Ask her to place SJR 8 on the Senate calendar.

  
  

• Ask her not to bring HJR 73 to the floor.

  
  

• Phone: 573-751-7985

Oppose HJR 73

• Call your senator and ask them to oppose HJR 73

• Call Senator O'Laughlin and urge her not to advance HJR 73.