amend the definition of an abortion.
What it does: On the version voted Feb 24, 2026: Excludes from the legal definition of abortion treatment of a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, removal of a deceased unborn child, accidental death from medical treatment, and procedures to save the life or preserve the health of the unborn child. Defines "miscarriage." (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Do Pass Amended
A yes vote recommended passage of HB 1257 with an amendment rewriting it to define abortion as the intentional termination of the life of a human being in the uterus, excluding miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy treatment and certain other care. (AI-written)
The tally
Yes 10 · No 2 · Not voting 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Republicans | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes.
The full roll (13)
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.