Under the new law sponsored by Republican Rep. Charlie Collins, a physician performing the abortion would ask the patient if she knows the sex of the child. If she does, the doctor must let her know that it's illegal to have an abortion based solely on gender.
The physician would then have to request the woman's medical history related to her entire pregnancy history. Under the legislation, the abortion can't be performed "until reasonable time and effort is spent to obtain the medical records of the pregnant woman."
Doctors who violate the ban could face up to a year in prison and up to a $2,500 fine, as well as civil penalties. The woman who receives or attempts to receive the abortion wouldn't face any criminal charges.
