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This law was last updated on Aug 30, 2019
This law is Anti–Choice
HB 3048
Failed to Pass
Feb 25, 2019
Co-sponsors: 20
Primary Sponsors: 3
Total Sponsors: 23
HB 3048 would prohibit a person from performing or attempting to perform abortion if they know that the pregnant person seeking the abortion is seeking the abortion because of the sex of the fetus.
The bill would allow the following people to bring action for damages or injunctive relief against a person who performed or attempted to perform sex-selective abortion:
The bill would allow an action for injunctive relief be brought against a person who intentionally performed or attempted to perform an abortion in violation to enjoin the person from performing or attempting to perform further abortions in violation of the Act.
Such action may be brought by:
The bill would allow a court to impose fines for contempt of court of up to $100,000 per violation. The bill would allow a court to award attorney fees to the prevailing party.
Related Legislation
Similar to SB 329, which prohibits abortion based on the sex of the fetus during the third trimester.
Latest Action
2/25/19 – Introduced; referred to House Health Care Committee.
Co-sponsor
Primary Sponsor