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MS SB2903
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Angela Burks Hill
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AI Summary
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Prohibits abortion after 15 weeks of gestation except in cases of medical emergency or severe fetal abnormality.
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Requires physicians to determine and document probable gestational age before performing an abortion and file reports with the Mississippi State Department of Health for abortions performed after 15 weeks.
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Establishes criminal penalties of 1-10 years imprisonment for intentional violations; exempts the pregnant woman from prosecution for conspiracy.
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Provides for professional sanctions including suspension or revocation of physician licenses and civil fines up to $500 for knowingly filing false reports.
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Includes severability provisions allowing valid applications of the law to remain enforceable if portions are struck down by courts.
Legislative Description
Gestational Age Act; create.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018