The revamp of widely-criticized legislation that sought to create a registry of pregnant girls and women "at risk" of abortion raised bipartisan concerns of government overreach during a House committee hearing Tuesday morning.
The article discusses Missouri's new "Show Me Strong Families Act," which has been dubbed the "eHarmony for babies" bill due to its approach to adoption and foster care. Critics argue that the bill represents government overreach by potentially undermining the rights of birth parents and prioritizing the interests of prospective adoptive parents. The legislation aims to streamline the adoption process, making it easier for children in foster care to find permanent homes. However, it has drawn criticism for possibly reducing the time birth parents have to reclaim their children, limiting their due process rights, and for not addressing underlying issues like poverty or lack of support that lead to children entering foster care. Additionally, there are concerns about the bill's implications for same-sex couples and its potential to increase the number of children available for adoption by altering the legal framework around parental rights.
Politics & Government
Wed, March 26, 2025
