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MN HF936

Bill

Official Source

Status

Vetoed

5/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Mary Liz Holberg

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Prohibits abortions at or after 20 weeks postfertilization age with limited exceptions for medical emergencies or fetal abnormalities incompatible with life.

  • Establishes criminal penalties for physicians performing prohibited abortions, including potential felony charges and license revocation.

  • Allows civil lawsuits against abortion providers, with damages available to certain parties including the pregnant woman and relatives of the fetus.

  • Bill was vetoed and did not become law.

Legislative Description

Abortions at or after 20 weeks postfertilization age prohibited unless exceptions apply, and civil and criminal penalties provided.

Last Action

Governor's action Veto Chapter 59

5/25/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration5/9/2011
Civil Law3/21/2011
Health and Human Services Reform3/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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