As of May 2025, the Missouri Supreme Court has put a total abortion ban back into effect. The state is cracking down on medical professionals who violate the abortion law in any way. Keep reading to learn about the criminal and civil penalties for performing an abortion in Missouri as of the current May 2025 law.
Penalties for Performing Abortions in Missouri in 2025
Abortion is prohibited in the state of Missouri after eight weeks of gestation, with an exception for medical emergency. As abortion access is currently unavailable in Missouri, any providers who attempt to perform abortions will face criminal and civil penalties.
This bill states the criminal and civil penalties, sharing “Any person who knowingly performs or induces an abortion of an unborn child in violation of this subsection shall be guilty of a class B felony, as well as subject to suspension or revocation of his or her professional license by his or her professional licensing board.”
Abortion Law in Missouri in 2025
There have been recent abortion law changes as of May 27, 2025, regarding abortion access in the state of Missouri. Here is a look at the abortion laws as of the current month of May:
- Abortion is totally banned with limited exceptions (The state supreme court issued a ruling on 5/27/25 that effectively reinstated the total ban on abortion, and litigation on the ban is ongoing.)
- Patients are required to go to two counseling appointments, one for in-person counseling and another at least 72 hours later for the abortion.
- Medicaid coverage of abortion in the state is banned except in limited circumstances.
- Private health insurance coverage of abortion is banned (except in limited circumstances).
- Parental consent and parental notice are required for a minor’s abortion
- Only physicians can provide abortions
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