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IN SB0334
Bill
Status
2/25/2015
Primary Sponsor
Travis Holdman
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AI Summary
SB 334 Summary
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Prohibits performing abortions if the provider knows the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion solely because of the fetus's sex or because of a diagnosis or potential diagnosis of Down syndrome or any other disability.
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Applies to abortions before viability or 20 weeks of postfertilization age, as well as after viability or 20 weeks when the provider knows the stated reason.
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Defines "any other disability" to include genetically inherited diseases, defects, or disorders such as physical disabilities, mental disabilities, scoliosis, dwarfism, and albinism.
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Establishes disciplinary sanctions under professional licensing laws and civil liability for wrongful death and medical malpractice for providers who knowingly or intentionally violate the prohibition.
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Shields pregnant women from prosecution for violations of this chapter.
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Effective July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Abortion prohibition based on sex or disability. Prohibits a person from performing an abortion if the person knows that the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion solely because of: (1) the sex of the fetus; or (2) a diagnosis or potential diagnosis of the fetus having Down syndrome or any other disability. Provides for: (1) disciplinary sanctions; and (2) civil liability for wrongful death and medical malpractice; if a person knowingly or intentionally performs a sex selective abortion or an abortion conducted because of a diagnosis or potential diagnosis of Down syndrome or any other disability.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
3/5/2015