Missouri Senate Joint Resolution 72 Defines Person in Equal Protection Laws
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Missouri Senate Joint Resolution 72 (SJR72) proposes to amend the state constitution by establishing a definition of 'person' for purposes of equal protection provisions. The resolution would alter how legal personhood is interpreted under Missouri's equal protection framework, potentially affecting litigation involving constitutional rights, unborn individuals, and related civil rights claims. As a joint resolution seeking voter approval for a constitutional amendment, the measure must pass both chambers of the General Assembly before appearing on a statewide ballot.
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Missouri SJR72 proposes adding a definition of 'person' to the state constitution's equal protection provisions. If enacted, this definition would govern how courts interpret equal protection claims under Missouri law, potentially narrowing or expanding the scope of constitutional protections for various groups. The resolution must be passed by both legislative chambers and approved by voters in a statewide election to take effect.
Missouri employers, healthcare providers, and legal professionals should monitor this resolution as it advances through the legislative process. If passed, the amended constitutional language could affect litigation strategies in civil rights cases, wrongful death claims, and any proceeding where the legal definition of personhood is contested.
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