HF2927 Summary

• Prohibits abortions at or after 20 weeks postfertilization age except when necessary to avert the pregnant woman's death or serious risk of substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function; psychological or emotional conditions are excluded from exceptions.

• Requires physicians to determine the probable postfertilization age of the unborn child before performing an abortion, except in medical emergencies, using reasonable medical inquiries and examinations.

• Establishes criminal penalties as felony charges for physicians who intentionally or recklessly violate the prohibition, with no penalties against the pregnant woman.

• Creates civil remedies allowing the pregnant woman or the father of the unborn child to sue for damages and injunctive relief against physicians who violate the law; includes attorney fees for prevailing plaintiffs.

• Creates a litigation account in the special revenue fund to pay the attorney general's costs in defending the law against legal challenges, funded through legislative appropriations and private donations.