Bill > HB2216

This bill requires the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) to create an informational video and supplementary materials by September 1, 2025, that comprehensively describe the state's abortion laws and medical guidelines. Specifically, the video must explain what constitutes an abortion, outline the most common medical conditions that could threaten a pregnant woman's life or health, detail the generally accepted medical standards for treating women with life-threatening or health-threatening conditions, and describe the criteria healthcare practitioners might use when determining treatment for a pregnant woman and her unborn child in such medical situations. The KDHE is mandated to collaborate with the attorney general and consult with medical and legal experts during the video's development. Once completed, the video and accompanying materials must be made publicly available on the KDHE's website. The bill is set to take effect upon publication in the state's statute book, providing a clear, informative resource to help Kansans understand the state's current abortion-related medical guidelines and legal framework.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2216/