Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits a physician from performing an abortion on a patient who is at least 20 weeks pregnant, effective July 1, 2015.

Highlights:

• Prohibits a physician from performing or inducing an abortion on a viable fetus with a gestational age of at least 20 weeks, except in the following circumstances (Sec. 5):
• The pregnant woman’s life or health is in danger and the physician has taken all “reasonable” steps to preserve the life and health of the fetus; or
• The pregnant woman states that the pregnancy resulted from rape, incest, or sexual abuse.

• Requires a physician to determine the gestational age and viability of the fetus before performing an abortion if the physician believes that the woman is at least 20 weeks pregnant (Sec. 5). 

• Establishes the following penalties for a physician who violates the provisions of this bill (Sec. 6):
• A fine of at least $5,000 per violation; and 
• The revocation or suspension of the physician’s medical license for at least 1 year.

• Authorizes an employee of a medical facility to refuse to participate in abortion-related medical procedures or dispense abortion-related medication on moral or religious grounds (Sec. 8). 

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