(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no person shall perform, induce, attempt to perform or attempt to induce a termination of pregnancy if: (i) The unborn child has a detectable fetal heartbeat; or (ii) The person fails or has failed to make the determination of whether the unborn child has a detectable fetal heartbeat under W.S. 35-6-402. (b) The restriction in subsection (a) of this section shall not apply if, in reasonable medical judgment, a medical emergency exists. If a medical emergency exists, a licensed physician may terminate the pregnancy, provided that the termination of the pregnancy shall be in the manner that provides the best opportunity for the unborn child to survive, unless that manner would pose a greater risk of death or substantial and irreversible physical impairment to the pregnant woman.
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