AAMO 48 - Week 4 Legislative Update
We're now at week 5 of the Missouri General Assembly (2026)
Senate Update
- SJR 72 has been referred to the same committee as SB 951
- Both bills are currently in the Senate Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
- Committee Chair: 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
New Debate Invitations – Action Required
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
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
Jefferson City, Missouri
- Meet in the Rotunda at 10:00 AM to distribute literature to legislators
- Prayer will take place in front of both the Speaker’s and President Pro Tem’s offices (time announced on-site)
- Press conference by Mike Moon at 11:00 AM or 12:00 PM
- Rally begins at 1:00 PM
Speakers
- Rebecca Kiessling
- Paul Abbot
Persistent pressure, public accountability, and direct engagement are necessary for abolition to advance.
