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GA HB882
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Wesley Cantrell
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AI Summary
- Creates a private right of action allowing a mother to sue an abortion provider for damages when an abortion is performed in violation of existing Georgia law, including abortion restrictions, judicial bypass procedures, and informed consent requirements
- Establishes a private right of action for wrongful death of an unborn child when the abortion was performed in violation of existing law
- Prohibits abortion providers or facilities from obtaining contractual waivers from the mother regarding her or the unborn child's right to sue, and waives the requirement for an expert affidavit (Code Section 9-11-9.1) in these cases
- Imposes an additional penalty on violating abortion providers of up to 50% of the damages liability or $5,000, whichever is greater, plus all reasonable attorney's fees for the plaintiff
- Amends Code Section 16-12-141, which governs restrictions on the performance of abortions and availability of records in Georgia
Legislative Description
Women's Right to Recover Act; enact
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/13/2018
Full Bill Text
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