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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act places limits and duties on health care providers who perform abortions. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Prohibits an abortion unless a health care provider first determines the probable gestational age of the unborn child, except in the case of a medical emergency. Defines “abortion” and “health care provider.” Prohibits the abortion of an unborn child with a probable gestational age of 15 or more weeks, except in the case of a medical emergency, rape or incest. Requires that an abortion of an unborn child with probable gestational age of 15 or more weeks be performed or induced in specified facilities and with specific safeguards in place. Allows specified persons to bring an action against a health care provider for violations. Requires a health care provider who performs or induces, or attempts to perform or induce, an abortion to file a report with the Oregon Health Authority. Re- quires the authority to publish annually statistics relating to abortion. Allows specified persons to bring a cause of action for actual and punitive damages and injunctive relief against a health care provider for violations. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
AI Summary
This bill creates comprehensive new restrictions on abortion in Oregon, focusing primarily on limiting abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The bill defines key terms like "abortion," "health care provider," and "probable gestational age," and establishes detailed requirements for performing abortions. Specifically, healthcare providers must first determine the probable gestational age of an unborn child before performing an abortion, and abortions are prohibited after 15 weeks except in cases of medical emergency, rape, or incest. For abortions at or after 15 weeks, the bill mandates specific procedures, such as performing the abortion in a hospital or ambulatory surgical center, taking steps to preserve the life of the unborn child, and obtaining written consent. The legislation also requires healthcare providers to report abortion details to the Oregon Health Authority and establishes mechanisms for legal action against providers who violate the law, including potential damages and professional disciplinary consequences. Additionally, the bill emphasizes protecting the anonymity of individuals involved in abortion-related legal proceedings and allows certain parties to bring civil actions against healthcare providers who do not comply with the new restrictions. The law is set to take effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Bobby Levy (R)*,
Werner Reschke (R)*,
Ed Diehl (R),
Darin Harbick (R),
Jeff Helfrich (R),
Rick Lewis (R),
Kevin Mannix (R),
Virgle Osborne (R),
Mark Owens (R),
Alek Skarlatos (R),
Greg Smith (R),
Boomer Wright (R),
Dwayne Yunker (R),
Last Action
Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care. (on 01/24/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3248 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB3248 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/85282 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3248/Introduced |
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