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 such as "abortion" and "unborn child," emphasizing that an unborn child is a living individual from fertilization to birth. The act also aims to protect pregnant women from coercion to abort and repeals provisions that could allow others to assist in procuring an abortion.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that the amendments will only apply prospectively, meaning they will not affect actions taken before July 1, 2025. It repeals existing sections of law that conflict with the new definitions and provisions established by the act. The overarching goal of the legislation is to ensure equal protection under the law for unborn children, aligning with the belief that life begins at fertilization and should be protected by the same legal standards as those for born individuals.

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