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IA HF2163

IA HF2163
A bill for an act recognizing the rights and protections accorded each life from the moment of fetal heartbeat detection, prohibiting the performance of an abortion if a fetal heartbeat is detected, providing for licensee discipline, and providing a repeal.


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Introduced
01/31/2018
In Committee
01/31/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2018

Introduced Session

87th General Assembly

Bill Summary

A bill for an act recognizing the rights and protections accorded each life from the moment of fetal heartbeat detection, prohibiting the performance of an abortion if a fetal heartbeat is detected, providing for licensee discipline, and providing a repeal.

AI Summary

This bill recognizes the rights and protections accorded to each life from the moment of fetal heartbeat detection, prohibiting the performance of an abortion if a fetal heartbeat is detected, providing for licensee discipline, and providing a repeal. It defines key terms such as "abortifacient," "contraception," "fetal heartbeat," and "pregnancy," and requires physicians to perform an ultrasound and inform the pregnant woman of the presence or absence of a fetal heartbeat before performing an abortion, except in the case of a medical emergency. Failure to comply with these provisions can result in licensee discipline.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Human Resources. H.J. 177. (on 01/31/2018)

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