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MA H1538

MA H1538
Banning partial birth abortions


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prohibit partial birth abortions. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill defines "partially born" as a living unborn fetus delivered to a point where its head or torso above the navel is delivered past the mother's vaginal opening or outside the mother's external abdominal wall, and it prohibits intentionally causing the death of such a fetus, with penalties including fines and imprisonment, though it exempts abortions performed via sharp curettage or suction curettage, and allows for necessary medical interventions to save the mother's life under specific conditions, including physician certification and efforts to save the fetus's life.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)

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