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CO HB1033

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Humphrey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits abortion in Colorado and classifies violations as a class 3 felony, effective July 1, 2013.

  • Allows exceptions for licensed physicians performing procedures to prevent a pregnant mother's death if reasonable medical efforts are made to preserve both lives, and for accidental or unintentional injury or death resulting from medical treatment.

  • Exempts pregnant mothers from criminal penalties for undergoing or attempting abortion procedures.

  • Does not prohibit the sale or use of contraception administered prior to pregnancy detection and in accordance with manufacturer instructions.

  • Classifies abortion-related convictions as unprofessional conduct for physician licensing purposes.

Legislative Description

Abortion Ban

Last Action

House Committee on Health, Insurance & Environment Postpone Indefinitely

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Health, Insurance & Environment1/9/2013

Full Bill Text

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