(a) A person does not violate this subchapter if the person:
(1) Performs a medical procedure designed to or intended to prevent the death of a pregnant woman or in reasonable medical judgment to preserve the life of the pregnant woman;
(2) (A) Has undertaken an examination for the presence of a heartbeat in the fetus utilizing standard medical practice; and
(B) The examination does not reveal a heartbeat; or
(3) Has been informed by a medical professional who has undertaken the examination for fetal heartbeat that the examination did not reveal a fetal heartbeat.
(b) This subchapter does not apply to:
(1) An abortion performed to save the life of the mother;
(2) A pregnancy that results from rape under § 5-14-103 or incest under § 5-26-202; or
(3) A medical emergency.
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