Bill Title: Abortion matters. Prohibits a person from performing an abortion if the person knows that the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion because of: (1) the sex of the fetus; or (2) a diagnosis or potential diagnosis of the fetus having Down syndrome or a genetic abnormality. Makes it a Level 5 felony if a person knowingly or intentionally performs a sex selective abortion or an abortion because of a diagnosis of Down syndrome or other genetic abnormality. Provides for civil relief. Requires certain information to be provided by the parent or legal guardian of a minor pregnant woman when giving

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2015-01-13 - Authored by Representative Wesco [HB1228 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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Sponsors

Name	Type	Sponsorship	District	Financial	Encyclopedia	Biography
Representative Timothy Wesco [R]	Primary	Sponsored Bills	HD-021	FollowTheMoney	Ballotpedia	VoteSmart

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