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2003 SESSION

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(SB1124)

AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE

COURTS OF JUSTICE

    1. Line 212, engrossed

      insert

        “Medical emergency” means that, in the attending physician’s good faith medical judgment, (i) the abortion is medically necessary immediately to avert the minor’s death or (ii) there is insufficient time to obtain consent or judicial authorization or to provide notice because a delay would create a serious risk of substantial impairment of a major bodily function or substantial physical injury.