26-23G-2
Section 26-23G-2 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the following meanings: (1) ABORTION. The same as defined in Section 26-21-2. (2) ATTEMPT
TO PERFORM AN ABORTION. a. To do or omit to do anything that, under the circumstances
as the actor believes them to be, is an act or omission constituting a substantial step in
a course of conduct planned to culminate in the actor performing an abortion. Such
substantial steps include, but are not limited to, any of the following: 1. Agreeing with
an individual to perform an abortion on that individual or on some other individual,
whether or not the term abortion is used in the agreement, and whether or not the agreement
is contingent on another factor, such as receipt of payment or a determination of pregnancy.
2. Scheduling or planning a time to perform an abortion on an individual, whether or
not the term abortion is used, and whether or not the performance is contingent on
another factor, such as...
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26-23B-3
Section 26-23B-3 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the following meanings: (1) ABORTION. The use or prescription of any instrument, medicine,
drug, or any other substance or device to terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant
with an intention other than to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the
life or health of the child after live birth, or to remove a dead unborn child who died as
the result of natural causes in utero, accidental trauma, or a criminal assault on the pregnant
woman or her unborn child, and which causes the premature termination of the pregnancy. (2)
ATTEMPT TO PERFORM OR INDUCE AN ABORTION. An act, or an omission of a statutorily required
act, that, under the circumstances as the actor believes them to be, constitutes a substantial
step in a course of conduct planned to culminate in the performance or induction of an abortion
in this state in violation of this chapter. (3) FERTILIZATION. The...
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22-9A-13
prepare and file the report. (2) When the induced termination of pregnancy is performed outside
an institution, the physician in attendance shall prepare and file the report. (3) Beginning
January 1, 2012, the Office of Vital Statistics shall collect the following information for
all induced terminations of pregnancies in addition to information already collected; provided,
that the definition of induced termination of pregnancy in Section 22-9A-1(5) shall be construed
to include every abortion as defined in Section 26-23B-3(1). a. Postfertilization age:
1. If a determination of probable postfertilization age was made, whether ultrasound was employed
in making the determination, and the week of probable postfertilization age determined. 2.
If a determination of probable postfertilization age was not made, the basis of the determination
that a medical emergency existed. b. Method of abortion: Which of the following was
employed: 1. Medication abortion (such as, but not limited to,...
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26-23B-5
Section 26-23B-5 Abortion prohibited where postfertilization age of unborn child at
least 20 weeks; exception. (a) No person shall perform or induce or attempt to perform or
induce an abortion upon a woman when it has been determined, by the physician performing
or inducing or attempting to perform or induce the abortion or by another physician
upon whose determination that physician relies, that the probable postfertilization age of
the unborn child of the woman is 20 or more weeks unless, in reasonable medical judgment,
the woman has a condition which so complicates her medical condition as to necessitate the
abortion of her pregnancy to avert her death or to avert serious risk of substantial
and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function, not including psychological
or emotional conditions. No such condition shall be deemed to exist if it is based on a claim
or diagnosis that the woman will engage in conduct which she intends to result in her death
or in substantial...
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26-22-2
Section 26-22-2 Definitions. The following words shall have the following meanings: (1) ABORTION.
The use of any means to terminate the clinically diagnosable pregnancy of a woman with knowledge
that the termination by those means will, with reasonable likelihood, cause the death of the
unborn child. (2) FERTILIZATION. The fusion of a human spermatozoon with a human ovum. (3)
GESTATIONAL AGE. The age of the unborn child as calculated from the first day of the last
menstrual period of the pregnant woman. (4) HOSPITAL. An institution licensed pursuant to
the provisions of the law of this state. (5) LIVE BIRTH. When used with regard to a human
being, means that the human being was completely expelled or extracted from his or her mother
and after such separation, breathed or showed evidence of any of the following: Beating of
the heart, pulsation of the umbilical cord, definite movement of voluntary muscles, or any
brain-wave activity. (6) MEDICAL EMERGENCY. The condition, which, on the...
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26-23H-3
Section 26-23H-3 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following
meanings: (1) ABORTION. The use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug,
or any other substance or device with the intent to terminate the pregnancy of a woman known
to be pregnant with knowledge that the termination by those means will with reasonable likelihood
cause the death of the unborn child. The term does not include these activities if done with
the intent to save the life or preserve the health of an unborn child, remove a dead unborn
child, to deliver the unborn child prematurely to avoid a serious health risk to the unborn
child's mother, or to preserve the health of her unborn child. The term does not include a
procedure or act to terminate the pregnancy of a woman with an ectopic pregnancy, nor does
it include the procedure or act to terminate the pregnancy of a woman when the unborn child
has a lethal anomaly. (2) ECTOPIC PREGNANCY. Any pregnancy resulting from...
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26-23F-3
Section 26-23F-3 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases
shall have the following meanings: (1) ABORTION. The use or prescription of any instrument,
medicine, drug, or any other substance or device with the intent to terminate the pregnancy
of a woman known to be pregnant with knowledge that the termination by those means will with
reasonable likelihood cause the death of the unborn child. Such use or prescription is not
an abortion if done with the intent to save the life or preserve the health of an unborn
child, remove a dead unborn child, or to deliver the unborn child prematurely in order to
preserve the health of both the mother (pregnant woman) and her unborn child. The term "abortion"
as used in this chapter, does not include a procedure or act to terminate the pregnancy of
a woman with an ectopic pregnancy, nor does it include the procedure or act to terminate the
pregnancy of a woman when the unborn child has a lethal anomaly. (2) BODILY...
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26-22-3
Section 26-22-3 Prohibition, exceptions, and regulations. (a) Prohibition. Except as provided
in subsection (b), no person shall intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly perform or induce
an abortion when the unborn child is viable. (b) Exceptions. (1) It shall not be a
violation of subsection (a) if an abortion is performed by a physician and that physician
reasonably believes that it is necessary to prevent either the death of the pregnant woman
or the substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function of the woman. No
abortion shall be deemed authorized under this paragraph if performed on the basis
of a claim or a diagnosis that the woman will engage in conduct which would result in her
death or in substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function. (2) It shall
not be a violation of subsection (a) if the abortion is performed by a physician and
that physician reasonably believes, after making a determination of the viability of the unborn
child in...
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26-21-2
Section 26-21-2 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall
apply: (1) MINOR. Any person under the age of 18 years; (2) EMANCIPATED MINOR. Any minor who
is or has been married or has by court order otherwise been legally freed from the care, custody,
and control of her parents; (3) ABORTION. The use or prescription of any instrument,
medicine, drug, or any other substance or device with the intent to terminate the pregnancy
of a woman known to be pregnant with knowledge that the termination by those means will with
reasonable likelihood cause the death of the unborn child. Such use or prescription is not
an abortion if done with the intent to save the life or preserve the health of an unborn
child, remove a dead unborn child, or to deliver the unborn child prematurely in order to
preserve the health of both the mother (pregnant woman) and her unborn child. The term "abortion"
as used herein does not include a procedure or act to terminate the pregnancy of...
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26-23A-3
Section 26-23A-3 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the
following meanings: (1) ABORTION. The use or prescription of any instrument, medicine,
drug, or any other substance or device with the intent to terminate the pregnancy of a woman
known to be pregnant. Such use or prescription is not an abortion if done with the
intent to save the life or preserve the health of an unborn child, remove a dead unborn child,
or to deliver an unborn child prematurely in order to preserve the health of both the mother
(pregnant woman) and her unborn child. (2) CONCEPTION. The fusion of a human spermatozoon
with a human ovum. (3) EMANCIPATED MINOR. Any minor who is or has been married or has by court
order otherwise been legally freed from the care, custody, and control of her parents. (4)
GESTATIONAL AGE. The time that has elapsed since the first day of the woman's last menstrual
period. (5) MEDICAL EMERGENCY. That condition which, on the basis of the physician's...
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