S 4840
Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act
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This bill, the Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act, aims to restrict abortions performed on fetuses 15 weeks gestation or older by establishing a federal criminal offense for performing or attempting such procedures. It mandates that physicians determine gestational age, prohibits abortions exceeding 15 weeks unless specific exceptions apply (such as to save the life of the mother or in cases of rape or incest), and requires neonatal resuscitation training for physicians performing abortions under those exceptions. The bill also includes provisions for civil remedies and data collection regarding abortions performed after 15 weeks.
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