State • Missouri

SB 999: Modifies provisions relating to vulnerable persons

Brad HudsonEnacted

SB 999 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 13, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score45/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 85/100

Bill summary

Official

SS#2/SB 999 - This act modifies several provisions relating to vulnerable persons. ASSISTANCE FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (Section 27.117) Under this act, a prosecuting attorney may request assistance from the Attorney General for the prosecution of the certain sexual offenses. This provision is identical to a provision ...

Key analysis

Constitutionality40%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no identified environmental impact

Risks

  • no identified environmental impact

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
45%

Benefits

  • No direct economic benefit identified

Risks

  • potential for increased medical malpractice insurance premiums
  • increased litigation costs for healthcare facilities

Society

Critical Outlook
40%

Benefits

  • establishes explicit protections for infants born alive

Risks

  • potential chilling effect on reproductive medical care
  • broad civil liability for medical practitioners
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

LegiScan

Confidence

medium

medium

Analysis status

LegiScan summary

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Where it stands

Signed by Governor

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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