SB17: Fetal Heartbeat Act

Legislative Summary

The purpose of this bill is to enact the Fetal Heartbeat Act. The bill prohibits abortions when a fetal heartbeat is detected. The bill provides exceptions. The bill applies only to intrauterine pregnancies. The bill makes findings. The bill establishes standards, requirements, and procedures. The bill requires documentation. The bill requires notice and acknowledgments. The bill provides for severability. The bill establishes criminal penalties. The bill permits civil actions. The bill defines terms. The bill provides for rulemaking.