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IN HB1122
Bill
Status
1/7/2016
Primary Sponsor
Curt Nisly
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AI Summary
HB 1122 Summary
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Establishes an interim study committee on adoption promotion and support as part of Indiana's legislative committee structure.
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Requires physicians to determine whether a detectable fetal heartbeat exists before performing an abortion, except in medical emergencies, with the method consistent with standard medical practice.
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Prohibits abortion of an unborn individual with a detectable heartbeat unless the procedure is designed to prevent the pregnant woman's death or serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function.
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Classifies two violations as Level 5 felonies: performing an abortion before determining fetal heartbeat presence, and performing an abortion after detecting a fetal heartbeat.
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Requires physicians to document in the pregnant woman's medical records the gestational age, testing method, test results, and inform the woman in writing of the statistical probability of carrying the pregnancy to term.
Legislative Description
Abortion. Establishes the interim study committee on adoption promotion and support. Makes certain findings. Requires a physician to determine whether an unborn human individual has a detectable heartbeat before performing or inducing an abortion, except when in a medical emergency. Requires a pregnant woman to certify in writing certain information if a fetal heartbeat is detected. Requires a physician to document certain information in writing if the physician determined that a medical emergency existed and performed or induced an abortion of an unborn human individual with a detectable heartbeat. Prohibits the performance or inducement of an abortion of an unborn
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
1/7/2016