“Any person who knowingly performs or induces an abortion of an unborn child in violation of this subsection shall be guilty of a class B felony, as well as subject to suspension or revocation of his or her professional license,” Missouri’s abortion law reads.

Hawley is using a line in the amendment to try and tie the abortion amendment to transgender care. Experts say Hawley is making a political argument, not a legal one.

One Kansas City obstetrician said she has to consult a team of lawyers in emergency medical situations because Missouri's abortion ban is unclear — and threatens criminal charges. She's among hundreds of doctors who urged voters to pass Amendment 3 in November.