LD 1593
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SUMMARY

 
This initiated bill prohibits partial-birth abortions except
when such an abortion is necessary to save the life of the
mother. Performance of a partial-birth abortion in violation of
the provisions of this initiated 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.


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