SB 802 – Prohibits abortions performed solely because of a prenatal diagnosis, test, or screening indicating Down Syndrome or the potential of Down Syndrome in an unborn child

• Sponsor: Sater
• LR Number: 5196S.02I
• Committee: Seniors, Families and Children
• Last Action: 5/13/2016 - Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 802-Sater
• Effective Date: August 28, 2016

Current Bill Summary

SB 802 - This act prohibits any person from performing or inducing an abortion on a woman if the person knows that the woman is seeking the abortion solely because of a prenatal diagnosis, test, or screening indicating Down Syndrome or the potential of Down Syndrome in an unborn child. Additionally, under current law all attending physicians must complete an abortion report for each abortion performed. This act requires the physician to include in that report a certification that the physician does not have any knowledge that the woman sought the abortion solely because of a prenatal diagnosis, test, or screening indicating Down Syndrome or the potential of Down Syndrome in an unborn child. Any physician or other person who violates the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and subject to civil liability and revocation of his or her professional license.

SARAH HASKINS