Ban on Abortion: 1997. Abortions are illegal at 12 weeks, unless it is to preserve the mother's health. Should someone seek an abortion after 12 weeks, they can be fined up to $25,000, imprisoned for 2 years, or both.
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(1997-01-01)
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HB 2443 Prohibits sex-selective/race-selective abortion (Enacted March 2011)(2011-03-01)
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Medical facilities under a "health service district" program may not administer any medication or employ any other means to cause an abortion. Such facilities may not contract out abortion services. (Enacted 1972; Last Amended 1993).(1993-01-01)