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Abortion Laws in Georgia
| Law, Regulations | Law on health care, 2000. |
|---|---|
| Indications | Life, health, socio-economic reasons. |
| Time limit | 22 weeks. |
| Medical Abortion | (Authorized). |
| Providers | Physician, except when urgently necessary to save the woman’s life. |
| Location of Services | Licensed medical facility, except when urgently necessary to save the woman’s life. |
GEORGIA. Law 21 July 2000.
Abortions are allowed on request up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. Between 12 and 22 weeks of pregnancy, abortions may performed on the following grounds:
a) if there is a risk to the life of the woman;
b) if there is a risk to the physical health of woman;
c) if there is a risk to the mental health of woman;
d) if there is a risk of fetal malformation;
e) if a woman is diagnosed with HIV/AIDS;
f) in cases of rape or another sexual crime;
e) if the woman is under 16 years old or over 40 years old; and
g) on social grounds (e.g., the woman is a widow, she is pregnant and in jail, her husband is in jail, she has many children and her family income is below the minimum, fertilization happened in a high radiation area, she is homeless). After 22 weeks of pregnancy abortions may be performed on the same grounds with the approval of a special three-member medical committee. Parental consent is required for minors under the age of 16.