This bill is modeled on the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 1997 passed by Congress and vetoed by President Clinton in 1997 (H.R. 1122). This bill prohibits partial-birth abortions except when necessary to save the life of the mother. Performance of a partial-birth abortion in violation of the provisions of this bill is a Class D crime. In addition, the physician performing the abortion is subject to damages in a civil suit. The mother may not be prosecuted.