Prohibiting abortion procedures except when necessary to save...
Prohibiting abortion procedures except when necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman and providing a private cause of action for civil enforcement of such prohibition.
This bill, HB2009, aims to ban abortion procedures except in cases where it is necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman. It also provides a way for individuals to take legal action if the ban is violated. The bill was introduced on January 15, 2025, and has been moving through various House committees, including the Health and Human Services Committee and the Interstate Cooperation Committee, since then.
The bill would affect pregnant women and healthcare providers by strictly limiting the circumstances under which abortion can be performed. This could impact access to reproductive healthcare services significantly. As of March 17, 2026, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
Key steps in the legislative process include its introduction, multiple referrals between committees, and ongoing discussions. The latest update shows the bill being rereferred to the Committee on Health and Human Services, indicating continued evaluation and debate over its provisions.