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Informed Consent for Abortions

Contact Information

Office on Women's Health
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570

Phone: 573-526-0445
Email: womenshealth@health.mo.gov

IMPORTANT: At this time, the State of Missouri continues to be prohibited from enforcing most laws and regulations specifically related to abortion. This page has been maintained for reference purposes only. See COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH V STATE OF MISSOURI ET AL, CASE NO: 2416-CV31931.

Please find the mandatory "Informed Consent" materials required by state law for individuals seeking an abortion. According to Missouri law, these materials must be provided to a person at least 72 hours before an abortion procedure is performed or induced.

Available Documents & Resources

The site offers the following primary documents in both English and Spanish:

  • Informed Consent Checklist: A document used to verify that all legal requirements for consent have been met.
  • Missouri’s Informed Consent Booklet: A comprehensive guide containing state-mandated information regarding the procedure

Provider Directories

The page also links to several directories to help users find specific services: