HB751
Log in to followAN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky related to reproductive rights.
Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to establish an individual right to reproductive freedom; allow the Commonwealth to regulate abortion after fetal viability, but not prohibit if medically needed to protect a pregnant patient's life or physical or mental health; forbid discrimination in enforcement of this right; prohibit prosecution of an individual, or a person helping a pregnant individual, for exercising the right to reproductive freedom; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
Introduced: February 19, 2025
Last action: February 27, 2025
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This bill proposes adding a new section to the Kentucky Constitution that would establish a right to reproductive freedom. It would allow the state to regulate abortion after fetal viability but prohibit the state from banning it when a doctor determines it is needed to protect a pregnant person's life or physical or mental health. If passed by the legislature, the proposed amendment would be placed on the ballot for Kentucky voters to approve or…
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