2021 House Bill 5444

Require fetal heartbeat test before abortion

Introduced in the House

Oct. 20, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Steve Carra (R-59)

To prohibit a physician from performing an abortion without first determining whether there is a detectable fetal heartbeat, except in medical emergencies, with violations punishable by up to 15 years in prison.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy