HB 26
An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 35 (Health and Safety) and 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in provisions relating to abortion, repealing provisions relating to short title of chapter and to legislative intent, further providing for definitions, repealing provisions relating to medical consultation and judgment, to informed consent, to parental consent, to abortion facilities, to printed information, to Commonwealth interference prohibited, to spousal notice, to determination of gestational age, to abortion on unborn child of 24 or more weeks gestational age, to infanticide, to prohibited acts and to reporting, further providing for publicly owned * * *
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Bill overview
This bill significantly amends Pennsylvania’s laws regarding abortion, primarily by repealing existing provisions and establishing new regulations. It aims to clarify definitions related to abortion, parental consent requirements, and the process for obtaining informed consent. Notably, it includes provisions concerning fetal experimentation, Commonwealth interference with abortion access, and spousal notification. The bill also introduces regulations for facilities performing abortions and addresses the issue of in vitro fertilization.
Key provisions
- Repeals existing provisions related to the ‘Abortion Control Act’ and legislative intent.
- Establishes new definitions related to abortion, viability, and gestational age.
- Mandates specific requirements for informed consent, including 24-hour notice and provision of printed materials.
- Requires spousal notification before an abortion can be performed, with exceptions outlined.
- Addresses fetal experimentation, prohibiting Commonwealth interference and requiring reporting.
- Regulates facilities performing abortions, including requirements for notices and record-keeping.
- Outlines penalties for violating abortion-related regulations, including fines and potential license suspension.
- Clarifies the status of a fetus under Pennsylvania law.
Who is affected
- Pregnant women
- Physicians
- Parents/Guardians of minors
- Healthcare facilities
- The Department of Health
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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