HI SCR181

Requests physicians and surgeons in Hawaii to decline performing abortions on unborn children at 20 weeks post-fertilization or later, when substantial medical evidence indicates capacity to feel pain, unless exceptional circumstances exist.

Requires physicians to determine probable post-fertilization age through medical examination and inquiries before performing an abortion, and provide pregnant women with a disclosure form indicating the fetus's age and potential pain capacity.

Establishes four exceptional circumstances permitting abortion at 20 weeks or later: (1) necessary to save the pregnant woman's life; (2) pregnancy from rape with prior counseling/medical treatment documentation; (3) pregnancy from reported rape; or (4) pregnancy from rape or incest of a minor that has been reported to law enforcement or child protection agencies.

Requests physicians to sedate or abort the unborn child before any dismemberment occurs and to perform abortions in a manner providing the best opportunity for fetal survival when possible.

Requires physicians to submit annual summaries to the Department of Health on abortions performed on 20-week or older fetuses, and directs the Department to compile and report statistics to the Legislature prior to each regular session.