"A physician may not knowingly perform or induce an abortion on a pregnant woman, unless such abortion is performed to save the life of the mother" or if a pregnancy "is the result of rape, sexual assault, or incest that has been reported to law enforcement," House Bill 4327 states. The bill "shall be enforced exclusively through private civil actions," against anyone that "aids or abets the performance or inducement of an abortion, including paying for or reimbursing the costs of an abortion through insurance or otherwise."

It sets a minimum amount of damages at $10,000, and lawsuits can be brought for up to four years after the abortion, against anyone who "aids or abets the performance or inducement of an abortion" or "intends to engage in the conduct described by this act." Rapists who impregnate a woman seeking abortion cannot bring suits, and the mother of the baby who aborts cannot be sued.

CNN reports that the bill passed the state House 78-19 last Tuesday. Republican state Rep. Wendi Stearman, the bill's lead sponsor, said that it "would protect the life of the unborn"... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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