Am. Sub. H.B. No. 125 - Summary

• Prohibits abortion of an unborn human individual with a detectable fetal heartbeat, with exceptions for medical emergencies that endanger the pregnant woman's life or major bodily function.

• Requires physicians to determine if a fetus has a detectable fetal heartbeat before performing an abortion using standard medical practice; the director of health may promulgate rules for examination methods.

• Requires written notification and signed acknowledgment from the pregnant woman if a fetal heartbeat is detected, including information about the statistical probability of bringing the unborn human individual to term based on gestational age.

• Subjects physicians who perform abortions in violation of these requirements to disciplinary action by the state medical board, including potential suspension or revocation of medical license; violation of the fetal heartbeat prohibition is classified as a felony of the fifth degree.

• Exempts pregnant women from criminal liability or civil penalties for violations of these provisions and does not prohibit contraceptive use; provisions are tolled if found unconstitutional until appeal or attorney general certification regarding future constitutionality.