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MS SB2903

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Angela Burks Hill

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • 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.

  • Establishes criminal penalties of 1-10 years imprisonment for intentional violations; exempts the pregnant woman from prosecution for conspiracy.

  • Provides for professional sanctions including suspension or revocation of physician licenses and civil fines up to $500 for knowingly filing false reports.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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