MS HB1458

Amends Mississippi Code Section 41-75-1 to require physicians performing abortions in abortion facilities to be board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, in addition to being licensed to practice in Mississippi.

Defines an "abortion facility" as a facility operating substantially for the purpose of performing abortions and operating as a separate identifiable legal entity, including physicians' offices used substantially for performing abortions.

Establishes that a facility operates substantially for abortion purposes if it performs 10 or more procedures per month (or 100+ annually), performs equivalent procedures if operating less than 20 days per month, advertises abortion services publicly, or applies for licensure as an abortion facility.

Requires Level I abortion facilities to meet minimum standards for both abortion facilities and ambulatory surgical facilities, while Level II facilities must meet minimum abortion facility standards only.

Takes effect July 1, 2012.