Kansas SB174 makes all abortions subject to criminal prosecution and removes certain exceptions for wrongful death claims related to abortions.
Kansas SB174, known as the "abolish abortion Kansas act," makes all abortions subject to criminal prosecution under "Alexa's law." It removes certain exceptions to wrongful death claims for the death of an unborn child caused by an abortion. The act amends definitions in state law to include unborn children as persons and removes exceptions for certain medical procedures and lawful dispensation of medication. The changes apply prospectively from July 1, 2025, and do not affect conduct committed before that date.
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