Adds to existing law to prohibit an abortion following detection of a fetal heartbeat.
FETAL HEARTBEAT PREBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT -- Adds to existing law to prohibit an abortion following detection of a fetal heartbeat.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This legislation prohibits abortion procedures when a fetal heartbeat can be detected, with the exceptions included for rape, incest, and life of the mother. A detectable heartbeat is a key indicator, in law and medical practice alike, of the existence of life. This legislation becomes effective upon the issuance of any decision upholding a restriction or ban on abortion of a preborn child with a heartbeat by any United States appellate court.
HOW THEY VOTED
House Third Reading
YEA (53)
NAY (16)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)
Senate Third Reading
YEA (25)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (3)
LATEST ACTION
Reported Signed by Governor on April 27, 2021 Session Law Chapter 289 Effective: Thirty (30) days following the issuance of a decision upholding a restriction or ban on abortion of a preborn child with a heartbeat by any US appellete court.