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Miss. Code § 41-41-155: Miss. Code Ann. § 41-41-155

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

It is illegal to intentionally perform a dismemberment abortion that kills an unborn child, unless necessary to prevent serious health risk to the pregnant woman. The pregnant woman and her healthcare team are not liable under this law.

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