Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that prohibits abortion unless the patient's life is in danger.

Highlights:

• Authorizes only licensed physicians to perform, induce, or attempt abortion (Page 2).

• Prohibits abortions unless patient “has a life-threatening physical condition aggravated by, caused by, or arising from a pregnancy that places the [patient] at risk of death or poses a serious risk of substantial impairment of a major bodily function unless the abortion is performed or induced” (Page 2).

• Exempts abortion patients from any civil, criminal penalties (Page 3).

• Defines violations as felonies; over $100,000 civil penalty per violation; requires license revocation (Page 3-4).

• Authorizes Act to take effect upon overruling of Roe v. Wade (Page 4).

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