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IN HB1211
Bill
Status
4/24/2019
Primary Sponsor
Peggy Mayfield
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AI Summary
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Prohibits "dismemberment abortion" (defined as extracting a living fetus piece by piece using clamps, forceps, tongs, or scissors) unless medically necessary to prevent serious health risk or save the mother's life, effective July 1, 2019
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Violation constitutes a Level 5 felony; the woman receiving the procedure cannot be prosecuted or held liable for damages
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Allows the woman, father of the unborn child, parents of a minor, or prosecuting attorney to seek injunctions and civil damages against physicians who perform prohibited dismemberment abortions, including triple the cost of the procedure
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Revises the list of reportable "abortion complications" to include specific conditions such as pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, and amniotic fluid embolism; failure to report after August 31, 2020 is a Class B misdemeanor
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Requires anonymity protections for women in all civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings related to dismemberment abortion violations
Legislative Description
Abortion matters. Provides that a person may not knowingly or intentionally perform a dismemberment abortion unless reasonable medical judgment dictates that performing the dismemberment abortion is necessary to: (1) prevent serious health risks to the mother; or (2) save the mother's life. Provides that the penalty for performing a dismemberment abortion is a Level 5 felony. Provides that certain individuals: (1) may petition for an injunction; (2) may bring an action for the recovery of damages; and (3) are entitled to attorney's fees; if a dismemberment abortion is performed. Provides anonymity safeguards in court or administrative actions for a woman on whom a dismemberment abortion was performed. Amends the definition of "abortion complication".
Last Action
Public Law 93
4/24/2019