Missouri could have a law similar to the one in Texas that bans most abortions.
Republican state representative Mary Elizabeth Coleman has introduced legislation that would prohibit abortions once a heart-beat is detected. And, like the Texas law, it would allow private citizens to sue abortion clinics and doctors who violate the regulations.
The legislature goes into session next month, and right now, there are at least 17 bills that would restrict abortions that are already filed.