Missouri lawmaker proposes registry of pregnant women ‘at risk’ for abortions

Dubbed eHarmony for babies', bill would create connected databases for pregnant women and those looking to adopt

A Republican lawmaker in Missouri has introduced legislation to create a registry of pregnant women who are at risk" of having an abortion - a proposal the bill's author characterized as an eHarmony for babies" that could also help match adoptive parents with babies.

If passed, the bill would create two registries: one for people at risk" of abortions and one for people looking to adopt. Members of each registry could access the other, while Missouri government officials would be tasked with helping members meet each other and facilitating adoptions. The bill's goal is to reduce the number of preventable abortions in Missouri".