2017 House Bill 4467

Mandate informing woman of detectable fetal heartbeat before abortion

Introduced in the House

March 30, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Lana Theis (R-42)

To prohibit a physician from performing an abortion without first determining whether there is a detectable fetal heartbeat, and if there is, to require that the woman be informed, except in medical emergencies.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy