HB 23-1097

House Bill 23-1097, which has been signed into law, requires doctors performing abortions on fetuses that are at least 20 weeks old to give the fetus pain relief before the procedure. There are some exceptions to this rule under specific circumstances. This bill affects healthcare providers who perform late-term abortions in Colorado. Since it is now signed, the law will go into effect as specified by its provisions.

Official Summary

The bill requires a health-care provider who performs an abortion of an unborn child who is 20-weeks gestational age or more to administer a painkiller to the child prior to the abortion. The bill makes exceptions to this requirement in specific circumstances. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)