HB 1297 Summary

• Redefines "abortion" to mean termination of intrauterine pregnancy with intent to cause death of unborn child, with exceptions for saving mother's life, removing dead fetus, or treating ectopic pregnancy.

• Requires physicians to provide women with 24-hour advance notice of abortion, information on fetal development, medical risks, father's child support obligations, and alternatives to abortion before proceeding.

• Mandates state department of health prepare abortion compliance and data report forms for each abortion performed, with physicians submitting compliance reports within 24 hours and data reports within 30 days.

• Establishes requirements for abortion-inducing drugs including physician-only prescription authority, FDA-approved protocols, backup physician contracts for emergencies, and woman's receipt of drug label.

• Restricts state funding for abortions except when necessary to prevent death of woman; prohibits school employees from referring students for abortions; establishes state policy preference for childbirth over abortion.