Establishes a definition for reproductive health care
HB 1144 establishes legal definitions for key terms related to reproductive health care, including "abortion" (defined as intentionally terminating a pregnancy or using means to destroy an embryo/fetus), "unborn child" (from conception), and "reproductive health care" (defined as care supporting reproduction matching biological sex at birth). The bill does not create new policies or requirements but sets terminology for future legislative or legal use. It directly affects how abortion and related services are discussed in state law, with definitions that could influence future regulations. This is a definitional bill, not a policy change.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Jan 30, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Brian Seitz
RRepublican
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