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ND HB1546
Bill
Status
4/11/2019
Primary Sponsor
Luke Simons
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AI Summary
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Defines "human dismemberment abortion" as intentionally dismembering a living unborn child and extracting it piece by piece using clamps, forceps, scissors, or similar instruments that slice, crush, or grasp fetal body parts.
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Establishes a class C felony for individuals who intentionally perform a human dismemberment abortion, except in cases of medical emergency.
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Prohibits prosecution of women upon whom a human dismemberment abortion is performed or attempted, including conspiracy charges.
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Makes the law effective 30 days after adoption of a U.S. Constitutional amendment restoring state authority to prohibit abortion, or 30 days after the attorney general certifies a relevant U.S. Supreme Court or Eighth Circuit Court decision allowing enforcement.
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House passed 79-12 (3 absent); Senate passed 39-7 (1 absent).
Legislative Description
The implementation of the prohibition of the performance of abortions; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 04/10
4/11/2019