Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits abortion after 18 weeks of gestation.

Highlights:

• Prohibits abortions after 18 weeks of gestation, except in cases of a medical emergency, rape, or incest (Sec. 1).

• Defines “Medical emergency” as a condition that, on a basis of the physicians good-faith clinical judgement necessitates an abortion to preserve the life of the pregnant individual whose life is endangered by a physical illness, injury, or disorder (Sec. 1).

• Specifies the following penalties for physicians who break this provision, including (Sec. 1):

• Conviction of a Class D felony;

• An act of unprofessional conduct that could result in the suspension or cancellation of their license; and

• A civil penalty or fine of up to $2,000 for submitting false reports to the Department of Health.

• Exempts the woman upon whom the abortion is performed from prosecution and authorizes her to pursue action against the person who executed the procedure (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits abortion after 18 weeks of gestation.

Highlights:

• Prohibits abortions after 18 weeks of gestation, except in cases of a medical emergency, rape, or incest (Sec. 1).

• Defines “Medical emergency” as a condition that, on a basis of the physicians good-faith clinical judgement necessitates an abortion to preserve the life of the pregnant individual whose life is endangered by a physical illness, injury, or disorder (Sec. 1).

• Specifies the following penalties for physicians who break this provision, including (Sec. 1):

• Conviction of a Class D felony;

• An act of unprofessional conduct that could result in the suspension or cancellation of their license; and

• A civil penalty or fine of up to $2,000 for submitting false reports to the Department of Health.

• Exempts the woman upon whom the abortion is performed from prosecution and authorizes her to pursue action against the person who executed the procedure (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text