As used in NRS 442.240 to 442.270, inclusive, unless the context requires otherwise, “abortion” means the termination of a human pregnancy with an intention other than to produce the birth of an infant capable of sustained survival by natural or artificial supportive systems or to remove a dead fetus. (Added to NRS by 1973, 1637; […]
1. No abortion may be performed in this state unless the abortion is performed: (a) By a physician licensed to practice in this state or by a physician in the employ of the government of the United States who: (1) Exercises his or her best clinical judgment in the light of all attendant circumstances including […]
No physician may perform an abortion in this state unless, before the physician performs it, he or she obtains the informed consent of the woman seeking the abortion pursuant to NRS 442.253. (Added to NRS by 1981, 1162; A 1985, 2308; 2019, 1502)
1. The attending physician or a person meeting the qualifications established by regulations adopted by the Division shall: (a) In an accurate and thorough manner which is reasonably likely to be understood by the pregnant woman, orally: (1) Explain that, in his or her professional judgment, she is pregnant and a copy of her pregnancy […]
1. Unless in the judgment of the attending physician an abortion is immediately necessary to preserve the patient’s life or health or an abortion is authorized pursuant to subsection 2 or NRS 442.2555, a physician shall not knowingly perform or induce an abortion upon an unmarried and unemancipated woman who is under the age of […]
1. If the order is denied pursuant to NRS 442.255, the court shall, upon request by the minor if it appears that she is unable to employ counsel, appoint an attorney to represent her in the preparation of a petition, a hearing on the merits of the petition, and on an appeal, if necessary. The […]
A physician who performs an abortion shall maintain a record of it for at least 5 years after it is performed. The record must contain: 1. The form indicating consent completed in compliance with subsection 3 of NRS 442.253. 2. A statement of the information which was provided to the woman pursuant to NRS 442.253. […]
Any person who violates any provision of NRS 442.252 to 442.256, inclusive, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Added to NRS by 1981, 1163)
1. The Division shall adopt and enforce regulations governing the conditions under and the methods by which abortions may be performed, the reasonable minimum qualifications of a person authorized to provide the information required in NRS 442.253, as well as all other aspects pertaining to the performance of abortions pursuant to NRS 442.250. 2. The […]
Each hospital shall submit a monthly report to the State Registrar of Vital Statistics which contains the following information: 1. The number of patients admitted for hospital care for a complication which resulted from an abortion; 2. The nature of the complication by its diagnostic name; and 3. The type of abortion. (Added to NRS […]
If an abortion is judicially authorized and the provisions of NRS 442.240 to 442.270, inclusive, are complied with, an action by the parents or guardian of the minor against persons performing the abortion is barred. This civil immunity extends to the performance of the abortion and any necessary accompanying services which are performed in a […]
Whenever an abortion results in the birth of an infant capable of sustained survival by natural or artificial supportive systems, the failure to take all reasonable steps, in keeping with good medical practice, to preserve the life and health of the infant subjects the person performing the abortion to the laws of this state governing […]
