Prohibits abortions following the detection of a fetal heartbeat and modifies provisions relating to the rights of unborn children
HB 194 prohibits abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, requiring physicians to confirm heartbeat presence (using standard medical practice) before performing most abortions, except in medical emergencies. It modifies state law to define "unborn children" as having rights from conception and mandates detailed abortion reporting, including heartbeat detection results. The bill allows private civil lawsuits against doctors, clinics, or insurers who perform or facilitate abortions without heartbeat confirmation, with penalties of $10,000 per violation. It directly affects healthcare providers performing abortions and insurers covering such procedures, while prohibiting state enforcement of the law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2024
Last action May 15, 2025
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Committee
1
May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 2, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Seitz
RRepublican
Co
Bill Irwin
RRepublican
Co
Jamie Ray Gragg
RRepublican
Co
Matthew Overcast
RRepublican
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