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MS HB1295

Bill

Status

Passed

7/1/2020

Primary Sponsor

Carolyn Crawford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits performing, inducing, or attempting to perform an abortion based on the race, sex, or genetic abnormality of the unborn human being, except in medical emergencies where the mother's life or major bodily functions are endangered.

  • Requires physicians performing abortions to confirm and document in the patient's chart and a report to the State Department of Health that the abortion is not being sought because of race, sex, or genetic abnormality.

  • Establishes felony criminal penalties of 1 to 10 years imprisonment for intentionally or knowingly violating the abortion prohibitions, but exempts the pregnant woman from prosecution.

  • Authorizes the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure to suspend or revoke a physician's license for violations and imposes civil fines up to $500 for knowingly filing false reports.

  • Gives the Attorney General and State Board of Medical Licensure enforcement authority; includes severability provisions to preserve the law if parts are found invalid by courts.

Legislative Description

The "Life Equality Act"; create to prohibit abortion based on certain factors.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

7/1/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B5/11/2020
Judiciary B2/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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