Missouri: Planned Parenthood sues to stop abortion negligence measure
Abortion opponents have revised a ballot proposal placing new requirements on doctors and nurses, prompting a legal challenge from Planned Parenthood . . .
The ballot measure was submitted by David Reardon, director of the Elliot Institute, a Springfield, Ill.-based group that evaluates the negative effects of abortion. Reardon filed the proposal as an organizer of a separate group, the Stop Forced Abortions Alliance . . .
Carnahan’s ballot summary says the proposal would “make it illegal” for a doctor to perform an abortion “without extensive and documented emotional, psychological, physical, situational and demographic evaluations,” unless it’s necessary to prevent immediate death or harm.
Although he is not challenging the language in court, Reardon contends his ballot proposal makes nothing illegal, but allows only civil lawsuits . . .
Stop Forced Abortions Alliance and text of the proposed Act.
Elliott Institute: The Right to Full Disclosure Act.