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MS HB148
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Tullos
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AI Summary
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Creates a felony offense for procuring an abortion or abortion-inducing drugs for a minor girl, or for harboring or transporting a minor to obtain an abortion with intent to conceal it from her parents or guardian
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Penalties include 20 years to life imprisonment, fines of $50,000 to $500,000, or both
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Explicitly states that the abortion occurring in another state is not an affirmative defense to prosecution
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Provides civil remedies including actual and punitive damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees for violations
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Exempts the minor girl herself from any criminal conviction, penalty, or civil liability under this act
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Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Safeguarding Teens from Out-of-State (abortion) Procedures Act; create felony for assisting minors in procuring abortion.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025