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CO HB1033
Bill
Status
1/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Humphrey
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AI Summary
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Prohibits abortion in Colorado and classifies violations as a class 3 felony, effective July 1, 2013.
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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.
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Exempts pregnant mothers from criminal penalties for undergoing or attempting abortion procedures.
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Does not prohibit the sale or use of contraception administered prior to pregnancy detection and in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
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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