HB 1017 -- ABORTION

SPONSOR: Schnelting

This bill declares its intention that the state and its political subdivisions shall be a "sanctuary of life" to protect pregnant women and their unborn children. Additionally, this bill establishes the "Right to Life of the Unborn Child Act." This bill specifies that an abortion performed or induced on a woman, unless a medical emergency, shall be a class B felony and shall subject the person performing or inducing the abortion to suspension or revocation of his or her professional license.

This bill has a contingent effective date.

This bill is similar to SB 345 (2019).

Statutes affected:
Introduced (2157H.01): 188.010, 188.017