Missouri · Missouri Revised Statutes — Criminal Offenses (Ch. 565–575)
Mo. Rev. Stat. (Crimes) § 565.300: Infant's protection act
What this law says, in plain English
Infanticide is defined as intentionally causing the death of a living infant (born or partially born, under 30 days old) through an overt act. It is classified as a Class A felony. Exceptions apply for physicians acting to save the mother's or child's life and for legal abortions.
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