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KS HB2492

KS HB2492
Prohibiting abortion procedures except when necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman and providing a private cause of action for civil enforcement of such prohibition.


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Introduced
01/10/2024
In Committee
04/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning abortion; prohibiting abortion procedures, exceptions; providing a private cause of action for civil enforcement of such prohibition; amending K.S.A. 65-2401, 65-2837, 65-6731, 65- 67a01, 76-3308 and 79-32,195 and K.S.A. 2023 Supp. 60-1906, 79- 32,182b, 79-32,261 and 79-3606 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 65-4a02, 65-4a03, 65-4a04, 65-4a05, 65-4a06, 65-4a07, 65-4a08, 65-4a09, 65-4a10, 65-4a11, 65-4a12, 65-6702, 65- 6703, 65-6704, 65-6705, 65-6707, 65-6709, 65-6710, 65-6711, 65- 6712, 65-6714, 65-6715, 65-6721, 65-6722, 65-6724, 65-6725, 65- 6726, 65-6741, 65-6743, 65-6744, 65-6745, 65-6746, 65-6747, 65- 6748 and 65-6749 and K.S.A. 2023 Supp. 65-4a01, 65-6701, 65-6708, 65-6716, 65-6723 and 65-6742.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits abortion procedures except when necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman and provides a private cause of action for civil enforcement of such prohibition. The bill defines key terms related to abortion and specifies enforcement procedures, including the ability for any person to bring a civil action against those who violate the prohibition or aid in such violations. The bill also amends various existing laws to align with the new abortion restrictions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

House Died in Committee (on 04/30/2024)

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