House Amendment 138
S 474 - Session 125 (2023-2024)
Abortion - Fetal Heartbeat
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Rep. King and Bamberg propose the following amendment (LC-474.HA0405H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Section 44-41-650(B) and inserting:

(B) A physician who performs or induces an abortion on a pregnant person based upon an exception contained in subsection (A) may report the allegation of rape or incest to the sheriff in the county in which the abortion was performed if the physician obtains the patient's consent. The report may be made orally or otherwise, and if the patient so wishes, may include the  name and contact information of the pregnant person making the allegation. The physician who performs or induces an abortion based on an allegation of rape or incest may provide the pregnant person with information about resources for mental health support and other resources for survivors of sexual assault.