Abortion is a human right.

House Bill 428 would restore abortion access in the state of Kentucky. Specifically, the bill:

  • establishes reproductive rights and define terms;  
  • removes the prohibition of insurance coverage for abortion;
  • suspends statutes related to abortion during a declared emergency;  
  • allows a school district to operate a family resource center that provides abortion counseling;
  • permits financial aid for an abortion;
  • includes abortions or induced miscarriages as medical care;
  • allows medical aid payments for abortion;
  • allows money in the rape crisis trust fund to be used for abortion services or education;
  • allows health departments to dispense medication for an abortion;
  • removes various reporting requirements;
  • amend various sections to remove penalties associated with performing abortions;
  • and repeals the Commonwealth's abortion bans.

Bill Movement:

Introduced: 1/31/24

Passed Committee: N/A

Passed House: N/A

Accepted by Senate: N/A

Passed Committee: N/A

Passed Senate: N/A

Sent to Governor: N/A

Action by Governor: N/A

Sponsors

L. Burke, C. Aull, A. Camuel, D. Grossberg, R. Roberts

Status

Failed

Session

Kentucky General Assembly 2024

Bill number

Position

Support