Abortion of pain-capable unborn child; definitions

65-6723. Abortion of pain-capable unborn child; definitions. As used in K.S.A. 65-6722 through 65-6724, and amendments thereto: (a) "Abortion" means the same as defined in K.S.A. 65-6701, and amendments thereto. (b) "Bodily function" means physical function. The term "bodily function" does not include mental or emotional functions. (c) "Department" means the department of health and environment. (d) "Gestational age" means the time that has elapsed since the first day of the woman's last menstrual period. (e) "Medical emergency" means the same as defined in K.S.A. 65-6701, and amendments thereto. (f) "Pain-capable unborn child" means an unborn child having reached the gestational age of 22 weeks or more. (g) "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery in this state. (h) "Pregnant" or "pregnancy" means that female reproductive condition of having an unborn child in the mother's body. History: L. 2011, ch. 41, § 2; L. 2014, ch. 87, § 7; L. 2023, ch. 88, § 6; July 1. Cross References to Related Sections: Abortion clinic licensure, see 65-4a01 et seq. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026