Bill > HF2163

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.