Enacting the abolish abortion Kansas act to make all abortions subject to criminal prosecution for violation of Alexa's law and to remove certain exceptions to the cause of action for the wrongful death of an unborn child when such death is caused by an abortion.

SB 174 makes all abortions in Kansas subject to criminal prosecution under existing "Alexa's law" (which treats fetal homicide as murder), removing all prior exceptions that allowed abortions to be performed without criminal penalties. It also eliminates civil lawsuits for wrongful death when an abortion causes the death of an unborn child, previously permitted under certain circumstances. The bill directly affects abortion providers, patients seeking abortions, and medical professionals who may face criminal charges or civil liability. Key mechanisms include amending Kansas statutes (21-5206 and 21-5419) to define "unborn child" broadly as a living human organism from fertilization to birth and repealing prior exceptions allowing abortion-related civil claims.