This bill amends the current law regarding the collection and reporting of abortion statistics by health care providers and medical facilities. It specifically changes the terminology used in the reporting process by replacing "estimated gestational age when the abortion was performed" with "gestational age when the abortion was performed." Additionally, the bill delays the effective date for the collection and reporting of these statistics, moving it from January 1, 2027, to July 1, 2027, at 12:01 a.m.

The bill also includes provisions for the effective date of its sections, stating that Section 1 will take effect on July 1, 2027, while the remainder of the act will become effective upon its passage on March 27, 2026. This legislative change aims to streamline the reporting process and ensure that accurate gestational age data is collected without the ambiguity of estimations.

Statutes affected:
As Amended by the House: 329:49-a
Version adopted by both bodies: 329:49-a
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 329:49-a