Nevada § 449.191 - Medical facility not required to allow abortions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 449.191 — Medical facility not required to allow abortions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 449.191. Medical facility not required to allow abortions
1. A hospital or other medical facility licensed under the provisions of this chapter
which is not operated by the State or a local government or an agency of either is
not required to permit the use of its facilities for the induction or performance
of an abortion, except in a medical emergency. 2. Such refusal does not give rise to a cause of action in favor of any person.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 449.191
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 449.191 cover?
Section 449.191 ("Medical facility not required to allow abortions") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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