DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 266 Original 2023 Regular Session Landry
Abstract: Provides for immunity from criminal prosecution and civil liability for pregnant women
who experience pregnancy termination.
Proposed law provides that no person shall be held civilly liable, discriminated against, or otherwise
punished or penalized for the outcome of her own pregnancy.
Proposed law provides that no person shall be criminally prosecuted or otherwise punished or
penalized for the outcome of her own pregnancy.
Proposed law provides for examples of pregnancy outcomes including experiencing a stillbirth,
miscarriage, intentional termination of a pregnancy, or any other pregnancy outcome that does not
result in a live birth.
Proposed law provides for legislative intent and public policy.
(Adds R.S. 9:2800.30 and R.S. 15:101)