Missouri § 188.031 - Next friend defined for purposes of the procedure for a minor to obtain an abortion.
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§ 188.031. Next friend defined for purposes of the procedure for a minor to obtain an abortion.
For purposes of section 188.028, the term "next friend" shall not include another minor child, or any entity or person in an individual or representative capacity that has a financial interest or potential gain from the proposed abortion, or any employee of or volunteer for such entity or person.
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(L. 2005 1st Ex. Sess. S.B. 1)
Effective 9-15-05
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 188.031 ("Next friend defined for purposes of the procedure for a minor to obtain an abortion.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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