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Introduced
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/26/2020
06/26/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against health and morals, so as to provide for the offense of criminal abortion; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for affirmative defenses to prosecution; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's laws to establish the offense of "criminal abortion," which prohibits purposefully performing or attempting to perform an abortion, with exceptions for cases of medical emergency, fetal abnormalities incompatible with life, rape, or incest. The bill defines key terms like "abortion," "medical emergency," and "unborn child," and outlines penalties of up to $100,000 in fines and 10 years in prison for violations. The bill also provides affirmative defenses for certain accidental or unintentional acts by medical professionals. The bill's effectiveness is contingent on the overruling of Roe v. Wade or the adoption of a constitutional amendment restoring Georgia's authority to prohibit abortion.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Mandi Ballinger (R)*,
Susan Holmes (R)*,
Rick Jasperse (R)*,
Dominic LaRiccia (R)*,
Jodi Lott (R)*,
Thomas McCall (R)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 03/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/183341.pdf |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20192020/hb/546 |
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