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MN HF262

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2021

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Demuth

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Prohibits physicians from performing abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, except in cases of medical emergency
  • Requires physicians to test pregnant women with an abdominal ultrasound to determine if a fetal heartbeat is detectable before performing an abortion, except in medical emergencies
  • Defines "medical emergency" as a condition that necessitates immediate abortion to avert the pregnant woman's death or prevent serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function
  • Establishes violation as a gross misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to one year, a fine up to $3,000, or both
  • Effective August 1, 2021, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Abortions prohibited when a fetal heartbeat is detected with certain exceptions, and penalties provided.

Last Action

Author added Scott

4/21/2022

Committee Referrals

Health Finance & Policy1/21/2021

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