1. Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 179.177 to 179.235 , inclusive, the Governor shall not surrender, or issue a warrant pursuant to NRS 179.191 for the arrest of, any person in this State who is charged in another state with a criminal violation of the laws of that other state if the violation alleged involves the provision or receipt of or assistance with reproductive health care services, unless the acts forming the basis of the prosecution of the crime charged would constitute a criminal offense under the laws of the State of Nevada. 2. The provisions of this section do not apply in the circumstance where a demand for the extradition of a person charged with crime in another state is made in accordance with NRS 179.183 , and the person who is the subject of the demand was physically present in the demanding state at the time of the commission of the alleged offense and thereafter fled from that state. 3. As used in this section: (a) Reproductive health care services means medical, surgical, counseling or referral services relating to the human reproductive system, including, without limitation, services relating to pregnancy, contraception, the termination of pregnancy or any procedure or care found by a competent medical professional to be appropriate based upon the wishes of a patient and in accordance with the laws of this State. (b) The words and terms defined in NRS 179.179 have the meanings ascribed to them in that section.
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