SB456

Abortion; creating the Abolition of Abortion Act; modifying applicability of provisions related to homicide and wrongful death. Emergency.

Failed·2/19/25
Int Text

Abolition of Abortion Act aims to protect unborn children by treating their deaths as homicides and allowing parents or grandparents to sue for.

The Abolition of Abortion Act seeks to protect unborn children by treating their deaths as homicides and allowing parents or grandparents to sue for wrongful death. The act repeals provisions that permit prenatal homicide or assault, protects pregnant mothers from being pressured to abort, and ensures due process protections for unborn children. It also updates statutory language and specifies applicability and construction of certain provisions. The act is prospective only and does not apply to conduct committed prior to its effective date.

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Roll Call Votes

Senate: Judiciary Committee: DO PASS

2 Yea

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6 Nay

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History

Feb 19, 2025

Senate

Failed in Committee - Judiciary

Feb 19, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Senator Frix

Feb 19, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Senator McIntosh