HB 214 Summary

• Prohibits any person from performing, inducing, or attempting to induce an abortion on a pregnant woman seeking abortion because the unborn child has or may have Down Syndrome, based on test results, prenatal diagnosis, or other reasons to believe Down Syndrome is present.

• Violations constitute a felony of the fourth degree, and the State Medical Board shall revoke a physician's license for violations.

• Physicians who violate the law are liable for compensatory and exemplary damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and injunctive or equitable relief to any injured party.

• Pregnant women who receive abortions in violation of this section are not subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability.

• Requires physicians to provide written acknowledgment on abortion reports that the pregnant woman is not seeking abortion because of Down Syndrome, with the Department of Health required to adopt compliance rules within 90 days of the law's effective date.