HB14-1388: Civil Damages Unlawful Termination of a Pregnancy

The bill creates a civil cause of action as a remedy for a woman

who suffers an intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly unlawful

termination of her pregnancy. The standard of proof is a preponderance

of the evidence. The allowable damages are:

• Her own economic damages;

• Her own noneconomic damages; and

• Exemplary damages.

The bill provides exceptions to liability for various medical

personnel. The bill requires a case to be filed within 3 years of the cause

of action arising.

2014

• 05/14/2014 - Sent to the Governor