Signed by Governor Matt Bevin

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected.

Highlights:

• Requires any pregnant individual who seeks an abortion to first determine if a fetal heartbeat can be detected (Sec. 5).

• Requires a physician who intends to perform an abortion to determine whether there is the presence of a fetal heartbeat (Sec. 4).

• Requires the physician to record the presence or absence of the fetal heartbeat and the methods used to determine the findings in the individual's medical file (Sec. 4).

• Requires the physician performing the fetal heartbeat examination to offer the individual an opportunity to view or hear the fetal heartbeat (Sec. 4).

• Specifies exemptions to this bill include instances where the mother’s life is in danger (Sec. 5).

• Specifies that individuals who violate this bill are guilty of a class D felony (Sec. 13).

• Specifies that this bill will take effect upon its passage and approval by the governor or upon otherwise becoming law (Sec. 18).

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