Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children: New Abortion Regulations.
This act introduces federal restrictions on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, based on the premise that an unborn child can feel pain at that stage. Citizens should be aware that these new regulations significantly alter the availability of later-term abortions, implementing strict exceptions and procedural requirements.
Key points
Prohibition of abortions after 15 weeks of gestation, with exceptions for saving the mother's life, pregnancies resulting from rape (under specific conditions), or incest involving a minor (after reporting).
Requirement for a second physician trained in neonatal resuscitation to be present during abortions after 15 weeks if the child has the potential to survive, and for any child born alive to receive full medical care.
Introduction of criminal penalties for physicians violating the provisions and civil remedies for women and parents of minors if an abortion was performed unlawfully.
Mandatory collection and reporting of data on abortions performed after 15 weeks of gestation, while maintaining patient anonymity.
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