HB23-1097
Painkiller Administration Prior To Abortion
Concerning the administration of a painkiller to an unborn child prior to an abortion.
Session:
2023 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Professions & Occupations
The bill requires a health-care provider who performs an abortion of an unborn child who is 20-weeks gestational age or more to administer a painkiller to the child prior to the abortion. The bill makes exceptions to this requirement in specific circumstances.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)