Rep. J.E. SMITH proposes the following Amendment No. 5a to H. 3114 (COUNCIL\BH\3114C006.BH.VR15):

Reference is to Printer's Date 5/19/15-S.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Section 44-41-420(9) and inserting the following:

/      (9) Substantial evidence indicates that structures used for pain processing in early development differ from those of adults, using different neutral elements available at specific times during development, such as the subcortical plate, to fulfill the role of pain processing. However, neural circuits necessary to differentiate pain from sensation are not developed in an unborn child until thirty-five weeks of age.            /

Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.