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North Dakota heartbeat law bans abortion at six weeks

Bill: HB1456 (PDF)

Sponsored by Reps. Grande, Brabrandt, et al., and signed into law in 2013 by Gov. Jack Dalrymple, HB1456 states that “an individual may not perform an abortion on a pregnant woman before determining, in accordance with standard medical practice, if the unborn child the pregnant woman is carrying has a detectable heartbeat.” Abortionists who violate the law will be guilty of a class C felony. Exception includes an abortion to save the life of the mother.

Also: “N.D. governor signs nation’s strictest abortion laws”

“North Dakota Passes Earliest U.S. Abortion Limit”

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Arkansas ‘heartbeat’ law bans abortion at 12 weeks

Bill: SB134 – Public Act. No 301 (PDF)

Sponsored by Sen. Rapert et al., and passed into law by an override of Governor Mike Beebe’s veto, SB134 (Public Act No. 301 – “Arkansas Human Heartbeat Protection Act”) states, “A person authorized to perform abortions under Arkansas law shall perform an abdominal ultrasound test necessary to detect a heartbeat of an unborn human individual according to standard medical practice… A person authorized to perform abortions under Arkansas law shall not perform an abortion on a pregnant woman with the specific intent of causing or abetting the termination of the life of an unborn human individual whose heartbeat has been detected under § 20-16-1303 and is twelve (12) weeks or greater gestation. A violation of this section as determined by the Arkansas State Medical Board shall result in the revocation of the medical license of the person authorized to perform abortions under Arkansas law.”

Also: “After veto override, Ark. abortion ban toughest in USA”

“Arkansas 12-Week Abortion Ban Becomes Law”

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Wyoming to ban abortions at detection of baby’s heartbeat

Bill: HB97 (PDF)

Sponsored by Reps. Kroeker, Burkhart, Halversons, et al, HB97 states that “no abortion shall be performed after the embryo or fetus has a detectable fetal heartbeat.”

Also: “Abortion bills focus on fetal heartbeats”

“Wyoming Fetal Heartbeat Bill promises to ban abortions after six weeks”

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Louisiana gets ultrasounds before abortions

Bill: SB708 (Act No.685) (text)

Sponsored by Senator Sharon Broome, and signed into law by Gov. Bobby Jindal, HB708 (the Hear the Heartbeat Act) requires that the fetal heartbeat be made audible to, and ultrasound images be displayed for review by, a pregnant woman at least 24 hours prior to an abortion. Abortion facilities must also place the ultrasound screen in view of the woman.

Also: “Louisiana Gov. Jindal Signs Pro-Life Ultrasound-Abortion Bill”

“Governor signs pair of pro-life-bills”

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Oklahomans to hear child’s heartbeat before abortions

Bill: SB1760 (PDF)

Sponsored by Sen. Dan Newberry, and signed into law by Gov. Mary Fallin, SB1274 (“The Heartbeat Informed Consent Act”) requires abortion providers to inform patients they have a right to hear the heartbeat of their unborn child before it is aborted.

Also: “Gov. Fallin signs fetal heartbeat bill into law”

“Fetal heartbeat bill becomes law with overwhelming support by legislature and governor”

“Heartbeat Informed Consent Act was passed by a 34-8”

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Missouri gets ultrasounds before abortions:

Bill: SB793

“Modifies the informed consent requirements…[The woman] must be given an opportunity to view, at least 24 hours prior to an abortion, an active ultrasound of the unborn child and hear the heartbeat of the unborn child, if the heartbeat is audible. Prior to an abortion being performed past twenty-two weeks gestational age, the woman must be provided information regarding the possibility of the abortion causing pain to the unborn child.”

Also: “Missouri Governor Lets Abortion Law Take Effect”