This bill mandates the collection and reporting of specific abortion statistics by health care providers and medical facilities, as well as the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The new legal language replaces a provision in the fetal life protection act that previously stated nothing in the subdivision should be interpreted as creating or recognizing a right to abortion. Under the new requirements, health care providers must report details such as the date and county of the abortion, the age group of the patient, their residency status, the method used, and the estimated gestational age. The medical facilities are then responsible for aggregating this data and transmitting it to the DHHS, which will compile annual reports on the findings while ensuring patient confidentiality.

Additionally, the bill outlines that the DHHS will adopt rules regarding the data collection process, including the format and frequency of reporting, as well as confidentiality measures. Noncompliance by medical facilities could result in administrative fines. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, but it does not provide funding or authorize new positions to support the implementation of the required reporting system, which is estimated to cost approximately $947,000 in FY 2027 and $123,000 in FY 2028. The DHHS has indicated that it would need to develop a new surveillance reporting system, which would require reallocating funds from other IT projects, as the current budget does not account for these expenses.