"Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act"; bans abortion 20 weeks or more after fertilization.
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The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act bans abortions performed or attempted 20 weeks or more after fertilization. It requires physicians performing or attempting such abortions to determine the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child and ensures informed consent. The bill includes exceptions for life-threatening situations, rape, and incest, and mandates reporting requirements for physicians. It also establishes potential civil liability for violations.
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