Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act.
This bill prohibits abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for the life of the mother, rape, or incest. It aims to protect unborn children who, according to medical findings, can feel pain. The act imposes new obligations on doctors and medical facilities and outlines penalties for non-compliance.
Key points
Prohibition of abortions after 15 weeks of gestation, with specific exceptions.
Requirement for a second physician trained in neonatal resuscitation to be present if the child has the potential to survive outside the womb.
Mandatory medical care for children born alive after an attempted abortion.
Documentation and informed consent requirements for abortions performed under exceptions.
Criminal penalties and civil remedies for violations, allowing women and parents to seek damages.
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