Coercion of a pregnant minor female into seeking or obtaining an abortion prohibition, human trafficking of minors screening and reporting provision, certain information displayed requirement provision, and wrongful death resulting from an abortion additional action provision
Referred to Health and Human Services
Summary
The bill makes it a felony for anyone to force or pressure a pregnant girl under 18 to seek or have an abortion against her will. It defines "coerce" with a long list of tactics, from physical threats to promises of money or marriage. The measure also calls for new rules on human‑trafficking screening, required informational postings, and a wrongful‑death cause of action related to abortions.
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