HB 3248
Prohibits an abortion unless a health care provider first determines the probable gestational age of the unborn child, except in the case of a medical emergency.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Behavioral Health and Health Care
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill restricts abortions in Oregon, requiring healthcare providers to determine the probable gestational age of an unborn child before an abortion can be performed, except in cases of a medical emergency. It specifically prohibits abortions of unborn children at 15 weeks or later, with exceptions for medical emergencies, rape, or incest. The bill also mandates reporting requirements for healthcare providers, establishes a process for bringing legal action against providers who violate the law, and includes provisions related to fetal pain and anesthesia. The bill takes effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes.
Key provisions
- Healthcare providers must determine the probable gestational age of an unborn child before an abortion can be performed.
- Abortion is prohibited for unborn children with a probable gestational age of 15 weeks or more, except in medical emergencies, rape, or incest.
- The bill requires healthcare providers to report abortion procedures to the Oregon Health Authority.
- Allows specified persons to bring legal action against healthcare providers for violations of the law.
- Establishes a process for determining a ‘medical emergency’ for abortion purposes.
- Requires abortions performed at 15 weeks or later to be performed in specified facilities with specific safeguards.
- Defines key terms, including ‘abortion,’ ‘health care provider,’ and ‘probable gestational age.’
- Includes provisions related to fetal pain, anesthesia, and fetal care during procedures.
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Primary sponsors
E. Werner Reschke
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