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Minnesota Fetal Heartbeat Abortion Ban (HF 4524)
This law was last updated on Sep 6, 2018
This law is Anti–Choice
Number
HF 4524
Status
Failed to Pass
Proposed
May 17, 2018
Sponsors
Co-sponsors: 19
Primary Sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 20
Full Bill Text
HF 4524 would prohibit the performance of an abortion from the time a fetus has a detectable heartbeat, except in the case of a medical emergency.
A fetal heartbeat can be detected as early as six weeks of pregnancy—two weeks after a woman’s first missed period—and well before many women even realize that they are pregnant.
Except in the case of a medical emergency, the bill would require a physician to first test a pregnant person to determine if a fetal heartbeat is detectable before performing an abortion. In testing for a detectable heartbeat, the physician would be required to perform an abdominal ultrasound.
A violation of this provision would be considered a gross misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to one year and/or a fine of up to $3,000.
Related Legislation
Companion bill to SF 4109.
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