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, to remove exceptions that previously allowed for wrongful death claims in cases where an unborn child dies due to an abortion. It redefines terms related to abortion and unborn children, asserting that all preborn children should be afforded the same legal protections as born individuals. The act emphasizes the belief that innocent human life should be protected from fertilization until natural death and aims to eliminate provisions that could facilitate or encourage abortions.

Additionally, the bill includes amendments to K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 60-1901, clarifying that wrongful death actions cannot be pursued if the death of an unborn child results from the mother's actions or from life-saving medical procedures. The act also establishes that the new legal definitions and provisions will only apply prospectively, starting from July 1, 2025, and repeals the existing sections of the law that conflict with these changes. Overall, the legislation reflects a significant shift in the legal landscape surrounding abortion in Kansas, aiming to provide full legal recognition and protection to unborn children.

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