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Introduced
03/03/2022
03/03/2022
In Committee
03/16/2022
03/16/2022
Crossed Over
03/16/2022
03/16/2022
Passed
Dead
04/14/2022
04/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS 311.781 to 311.786 to include declarations of the General Assembly; amend KRS 311.781 to define "gestational age" and "probable gestational age" and redefine "pain-capable unborn child" to change the age from 20 weeks or more 15 weeks or more; create a new section of KRS 311.781 to 311.786 to authorize the Attorney General and the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure on its own behalf to file an action to enforce or for violation of KRS 311.781 to 311.786; amend KRS 311.782 to prohibit abortion when the probable gestational age is 15 week or more, with specified exceptions; amend KRS 311.783 and 311.787 to conform; establish severability and that nothing in this Act creates or recognizes a right to abortion.
AI Summary
This bill amends Kentucky's laws related to abortion. It redefines "pain-capable unborn child" to mean an unborn child at 15 weeks or more of gestational age, down from 20 weeks. It prohibits abortions after 15 weeks of gestational age, with exceptions for medical emergencies. The bill also authorizes the Attorney General and the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure to enforce these laws and establishes severability to protect the rest of the law if any part is found invalid. The bill also states that it does not create or recognize a right to abortion or alter accepted medical standards.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (H) (on 03/16/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/22RS/sb321.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/22RS/sb321/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for SB321 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/22RS/sb321/vote_history.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/22RS/sb321/orig_bill.pdf |
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