The "Abolish Abortion Kansas Act" seeks to criminalize all abortions in the state of Kansas, making them subject to prosecution under Alexa's law. The bill amends existing statutes, specifically K.S.A. 21-5206 and K.S.A. 21-5419, and introduces new definitions, such as defining "unborn child" as a living individual organism from fertilization to birth. It removes exceptions that previously allowed for wrongful death claims in cases of abortion, thereby equating the legal status of unborn children with that of born individuals. The act emphasizes the protection of innocent human life and aims to ensure that all preborn children are afforded the same legal protections as those who have been born.

Additionally, the bill repeals certain provisions that permitted prenatal homicide and the involvement of third parties in facilitating abortions. It establishes that the defense against murder or manslaughter charges is not available if the victim is an unborn child, except in specific circumstances involving the mother. The act also clarifies that wrongful death actions cannot be pursued for the unintentional death of an unborn child resulting from the mother's actions or medical procedures. The amendments will only apply prospectively, starting from July 1, 2025, and the existing sections of law will be repealed.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 21-5206, 21-5419, 60-1901