An Act related to unborn victims of Down Syndrome

HD 2285, titled the "Unborn Victims of Down Syndrome Act," prohibits medical professionals from performing or inducing abortions specifically sought due to a Down syndrome diagnosis in the unborn child. The bill directly affects physicians, nurse practitioners, and other licensed medical providers who violate this provision, imposing criminal penalties (up to 15 years in prison or $15,000 fines), license revocation, and potential civil liability for damages. Key mechanisms include banning abortions based on Down syndrome test results or prenatal diagnoses, while explicitly stating that pregnant women seeking such abortions are not subject to penalties. The law defines "Down syndrome" as a chromosome disorder involving chromosome 21 and specifies that the prohibition applies only when the abortion is sought "because of" the diagnosis. This bill does not restrict other types of abortions or impact the pregnant person's legal status.