§ 23-4.7-1. “Abortion” defined.
“Abortion” for the purpose of this chapter means administering to a woman, known to be pregnant, any medicine, drug, substance, or thing whatever, or the employment upon her of any instrument or means whatever, with intent to terminate a pregnancy. The term shall not include the administering of any medicine, drug, substance, or thing or the employment of any instrument or means for the purpose of completing an incomplete, spontaneous miscarriage.
History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 323, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-4.7 - Informed Consent for Abortion
Section 23-4.7-1. - “Abortion” defined.
Section 23-4.7-2. - Informed written consent required.
Section 23-4.7-3. - Required disclosures.
Section 23-4.7-4. - Emergency requiring immediate action.
Section 23-4.7-5. - Consent form.
Section 23-4.7-6. - Minors — Parental consent — Judicial proceedings.