Abolish Abortion Missouri

As we turn our attention to defeating the upcoming ballot measure known as the "New Amendment 3," one of the most important things we can do is make sure the public hears both sides of the issue through open debate. Wes Scroggins has begun another round of debate invitations to key supporters and advocates of the proposed measure. Public debates provide an opportunity for claims to be examined, ch...

Adam and Wes are back for the final Legislative Update of this session. Stay tuned for more podcasts to come next month!

In this 13th Weekly Legislative Update, Adam and Wes bring closure to the session. But with one week left, key action is still needed. SJR 72 still requires a full Senate vote  We urge you to act: Please call our Republican Senators and ask them why they do not support granting personhood to the unborn. Stay Connected  Make sure you’re signed up for email updates at www.abolishabortionmo.com and f...

Adam and Wes are back to bring you updates on the final weeks of the session. We need to focus on Sen. Justin Brown and a vote on SJR 72 as soon as possible so that it can move forward through the rest of the process. Hit the phones!

Adam and Wes discuss the end of the first half of the legislative session as Missouri heads into spring break. Nothing has changed since last week, but this is a time to pray and prepare to push hard when the legislature returns. We will need renewed calls and support. We will also be taking a short break during the legislature’s spring recess and will return with another update the week the legis...

Adam and Wes discuss the hearing of SJR 72 on Monday, March 2. The big-picture issue: no “Pro-Life” leaders testified in support of this Personhood legislation. Wes calls attention to this and challenges those he has invited to debate. If someone truly believes the unborn are persons from conception, why would they not speak up for and support Personhood in the constitution? We need your calls — t...

Wes and Adam discuss encouraging movement on our legislation. While there has been no progress in the House or on the Equal Protection bill in the Senate, SJR 72 (Personhood) has now been assigned a hearing date. SJR 72 will be heard in Senate Room 2 on Monday, March 2nd at 1:00 PM. Please sign up for AAMO’s email updates at www.abolishabortionmo.org to receive links for submitting written witness...

Wes and Adam are back this week with an update on the Rally at the Capitol this past week. They provide an update on how it went, along with the biggest takeaways for abolition bill's development.

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...

AAMO Podcast – Weekly Legislative Update 3 Week 4 of the Missouri General Assembly Senate Update  • SJR 72 has been referred to the same committee as SB 951  • SJR 72 and SB 951 are currently in the Senate Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee  • Committee Chair: Senator Justin Brown  • No hearing dates have been scheduled House Update  • HJR 109 has not been assigned to a commit...

Another week has passed in the Missouri General Assembly with no movement on abolition legislation. The status remains unchanged. There are still four abolition measures filed—two resolutions and two bills in both chambers—authored by Sen. Mike Moon and Rep. Burt Whayley. The resolutions remain unassigned. One bill remains stalled. The Senate Equal Protection bill (SB 951) remains in an inappropri...

We're back with the first Weekly Legislative Update of 2026 of the AAMO Podcast! Hosted by Adam “Ray Ray” Cochrun, Wes reports from Jefferson City during the Second Regular Session of the 103rd Missouri General Assembly. The session began January 2, and we are now three weeks in. There are four abolition measures currently filed—two resolutions and two bills in both chambers—authored by Sen. Mike...

Violet is joined by our guest Lily - an RN - to discuss whether there's ever a chance where a "medically necessary abortion" is really necessary.

Joe Myers joins us from our Pastor's Committee to talk more about the bills coming up in our legislature.

Adam has come on to explain the "New Amendment 3" briefly for anyone confused on why there's "another amendment 3" coming up.

We're joined by Ben Zeisloft, author of new book "Forsakers of the Fatherless" 

In this 13th and final Weekly Legislative Update, Adam and Wes bring closure to the session. But with one week left, key action is still needed. HJR 73 still requires a full Senate vote  We urge you to act: Ask Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin not to bring HJR 73 to the floor. Ask your senator to oppose HJR 73 if it is brought up for debate. Stay Connected  Make sure you’re signed up for...

In this 12th Weekly Legislative Update, Adam and Wes share the latest on what happened with HB 1072 and HB 1417. They also remind listeners that there are only two weeks left in the session—and while SJR 8 is still waiting, HJR 73 is moving quickly through the process. Please listen and make those calls! The Next Steps: SJR 8 still needs to be put on the calendar Call YOUR senator and ask them to...

Correction: This is Week 11 of the Weekly Legislative Update. Adam and Wes bring you up to speed on the latest in the fight for abolition in Missouri. While SJR 8 is still awaiting placement on the calendar, there’s good news: the Equal Protection bills, HB 1072 and HB 1417, are scheduled for a vote next Tuesday, April 29th. Also, HJR 73 has had its first reading in the Senate and still  needs our...

In this fast-paced Weekly Legislative Update of the AAMO Podcast, , Adam and Wes bring you up to speed on the latest in the fight for abolition in Missouri. With SJR 8 still awaiting placement on the calendar, the focus now shifts to the key issues that need your support—or opposition. They break down the current status of the Equal Protection bills, HB 1072 and HB 1417 , which have both been hear...

In this Weekly Legislative Update of the AAMO Podcast, Adam and Wes discuss the news of the “do pass” vote of the new HJR 54 and the continuing need of support for SJR 8, HB 1072/1417.  The Next Steps: SJR 8 needs to be put on the calendar Call YOUR senator and ask them to support SJR 8 and oppose SJR 33   Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/default Call President Pro Tem Senator...

The Weekly Legislative Update of the AAMO Podcast is back after the legislative Spring Break. Adam and Wes discuss the air in the busy Capitol about SJR 8 and SJR 33. They also take a moment to reflect on the AAMO Rally that happened this past Monday. There is also some good news about Justin Sparks’ Equal Protection bill, HB 1072, along with Burt Whaley’s HB 1417.  The Next Steps: SJR 8 needs to...