Pennsylvania HB1740 amends abortion laws to mandate a fetal heartbeat examination before an abortion and prohibits abortions after a fetal heartbeat.

HB1740 amends Pennsylvania's abortion laws by requiring physicians to conduct a physical examination to determine if a fetal heartbeat is present before performing an abortion. The physician must use their best clinical judgment to ascertain the presence of a heartbeat. Abortions are prohibited once a fetal heartbeat is detected. Exceptions allow abortions if the physician determines it necessary or if a second physician confirms the necessity in writing.

Pennsylvania HB1740 amends abortion laws to mandate a fetal heartbeat examination before an abortion and prohibits abortions after a fetal heartbeat.

HB1740 amends Pennsylvania's abortion laws by requiring physicians to conduct a physical examination to determine if a fetal heartbeat is present before performing an abortion. The physician must use their best clinical judgment to ascertain the presence of a heartbeat. Abortions are prohibited once a fetal heartbeat is detected. Exceptions allow abortions if the physician determines it necessary or if a second physician confirms the necessity in writing.