Maine LD975 would repeal abortion laws and criminalize abortion, while also modifying definitions and statutes related to reproductive health and.
Maine LD975 would repeal existing laws that allow abortion and introduce criminal penalties for performing or obtaining an abortion. The bill also redefines "human being" to include individuals from the moment of conception and modifies definitions related to reproductive health care services. It repeals specific crimes related to assaults on pregnant individuals and changes the definition of "person" in the Maine Criminal Code. The bill further includes provisions for reporting miscarriages and protecting the confidentiality of health care practitioners performing abortions.
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