SB 2905 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 the 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 containing abortion method, gestational age, medical indications, and health consequences.

• Establishes criminal penalties of 1-10 years imprisonment for intentional or knowing violations; violating physicians face license suspension or revocation and civil fines up to $500.

• Exempts women who obtain abortions from prosecution for conspiracy and prohibits use of patient names or identifying information in required reports.