Bill > HB203

This bill amends Kentucky law to modify regulations surrounding abortion, introducing several key provisions. It allows abortions in specific circumstances, including when the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest (performed no later than six weeks after the first day of the woman's last menstrual period), when there is a lethal fetal anomaly, to remove a dead fetus, ectopic pregnancy, or incomplete miscarriage, or to preserve the life of the mother or prevent serious bodily impairment. The bill adds new definitions to existing statutes, such as "lethal fetal anomaly," which means a fetal condition diagnosed before birth from which an unborn child would die at birth or shortly thereafter. It also modifies reporting requirements for abortions, adding rape and incest to the list of potential reasons for the procedure. For minors seeking an abortion, the bill maintains existing provisions for judicial bypass and parental consent, but adds additional circumstances where a minor can seek an abortion. The legislation maintains strict reporting and documentation requirements for physicians performing abortions, including detailed medical justifications and specific documentation to be kept in medical records. Overall, the bill represents a comprehensive revision of Kentucky's abortion laws, providing more specific guidelines and circumstances under which abortions can be legally performed while maintaining stringent regulatory oversight.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb203.html