HB2171

Creating the abolish abortion Kansas act to make all abortions subject to criminal prosecution for violation of Alexa's law and to remove certain exceptions to the cause of action for the wrongful death of an unborn child when such death is caused by an abortion.

Introduced·1/30/25
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2171 aims to criminalize all abortions and remove exceptions for wrongful death actions related to unborn children.

Kansas HB2171, also known as the "abolish abortion Kansas act," seeks to make all abortions subject to criminal prosecution under Alexa's law. It removes certain exceptions to the cause of action for the wrongful death of an unborn child when the death is caused by an abortion. The bill amends existing statutes to redefine "person" and "human being" to include an unborn child at any stage of gestation. It also repeals provisions that permit prenatal homicide and battery, ensuring that all preborn children are protected with the same criminal and civil laws as born persons.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 10, 2025

House

House Withdrawn from Committee on Interstate Cooperation; Rereferred to Committee on Health and Human Services

Feb 27, 2025

House

House Withdrawn from Committee on Health and Human Services; Referred to Committee on Interstate Cooperation

Feb 18, 2025

House

House Withdrawn from Committee on Federal and State Affairs; Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services