HB 1740: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in abortion, further providing for legislative intent, providing for fetal heartbeat examination and further providing for medical consultation and judgment and for abortion on unborn child of 24 or more weeks gestational age; and making an editorial change.

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HB 1740 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on July 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in abortion, further providing for legislative intent, providing for fetal heartbeat examination and further providing for medical consultation and judgment and for abortion on unborn child of 24 or more weeks gestational age; and making an editorial change. Primary sponsor: Stephanie Borowicz (Republican). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 16, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.

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