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MS HB1510

Bill

Status

Passed

3/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

Becky Currie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits abortions after 15 weeks of gestation except in cases of medical emergency or severe fetal abnormality.

  • Requires physicians to determine and document the probable gestational age of an unborn human being before performing an abortion, using standard medical practices.

  • Mandates physicians performing abortions after 15 weeks to file a report with the Mississippi State Department of Health within 15 days, including the date, method, gestational age, and medical justification (reports cannot identify the pregnant woman).

  • Establishes professional sanctions including license suspension or revocation by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure for physicians who knowingly violate the 15-week prohibition, and civil penalties up to $500 for submitting false reports.

  • Grants the Mississippi Attorney General and State Board of Medical Licensure authority to enforce the act, and includes detailed severability provisions to preserve the law if portions are struck down by courts.

Legislative Description

Gestational Age Act; create.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/19/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/23/2018
Judiciary B1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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