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IN HB1227

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2011

Primary Sponsor

Eric Turner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a legal presumption that a fetus at least 20 weeks of age (measured from the first day of the mother's most recent menstrual cycle) has attained viability under Indiana law

  • Eliminates the requirement for additional medical evaluation to establish fetal viability once a fetus reaches the 20-week threshold

  • Amends IC 16-34-2, which governs abortion regulations in Indiana

  • Effective date: July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Presumption of fetal viability.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy

1/12/2011

Full Bill Text

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