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PA HB165

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Bonner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires physicians to provide pain relief medication to the unborn child before performing an abortion when the pregnancy exceeds 15 weeks' gestational age
  • Exempts the pain medication requirement if the physician has prior knowledge of an adverse reaction to the medication by the pregnant woman
  • Exempts the pain medication requirement in medical emergencies where insufficient time exists to administer medication before the procedure
  • Amends Section 3204 of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In abortion, further providing for medical consultation and judgment.

Last Action

Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 617

2/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Health1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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