"Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act"; bans abortion 20 weeks or more after fertilization.
This bill would ban most abortions after 20 weeks following fertilization, with exceptions when the pregnancy threatens the woman's life, results from rape (requiring prior reporting to law enforcement), or results from rape or incest involving a minor (also requiring prior reporting). Physicians must determine the probable post-fertilization age before performing an abortion and document the specific exception being used. The bill requires specific informed consent forms, prohibits performing abortions in violation of these rules (which would be a third-degree crime), and mandates appropriate medical care if a child is born alive following an abortion under an exception.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jun 13, 2024
Last action Jun 13, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
lower
2 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dawn Fantasia
RRepublican
P
John DiMaio
RRepublican
Co
Bob Auth
RRepublican
Co
CB
Chris Barranco
RRepublican
Co
Chris DePhillips
RRepublican
Co
Erik Peterson
RRepublican
Co
Greg McGuckin
RRepublican
Co
Jay Webber
RRepublican
Co
Mike Inganamort
RRepublican
Co
Paul Kanitra
RRepublican
Co
Sean Kean
RRepublican
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