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DE SB235

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2022

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Richardson

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals existing Delaware Code sections on termination of pregnancy and enacts the "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act."

  • Prohibits abortion of a fetus at 20 or more weeks post-fertilization age, except when necessary to prevent serious health risk to the mother (excluding psychological or emotional conditions).

  • Requires physicians to determine probable post-fertilization age before performing abortion, except in medical emergencies, using medical examinations and tests.

  • Requires physicians to report all abortions to the Department of Health and Social Services, including post-fertilization age, method used, and justification if fetus was 20+ weeks old.

  • Establishes penalties including Class D felony charges for violations, license discipline for medical practitioners, allows civil suits for actual and punitive damages, and permits injunctive relief by the mother, parents/guardians of minors, or Department of Justice.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unborn Children.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate

3/3/2022

Committee Referrals

Legislative Oversight & Sunset3/3/2022

Full Bill Text

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