Rep. Harris Files Bill Extending Child Abuse Protections to Unborn
Representative Justin Harris (R – District 91) has filed a bill to protect unborn children by allowing doctors to report cases of suspected child abuse against the unborn to the Child Abuse Hotline.
According to HB 1098,
A medical professional involved in the care of a pregnant woman shall contact the Child Abuse Hotline regarding suspected abuse of an unborn child.
The Child Abuse Hotline shall accept a report of abuse to an unborn child if the reporter is a medical professional.
You can read the bill here.