(a) While a youth is in Division of Youth Services care:
(1) The Department of Human Services shall:
- (A) Neither consent to or approve the termination of a pregnancy nor authorize the expenditure of state funds for the purpose of paying for the termination of a pregnancy; and
- (B) Allow for the termination of a pregnancy to save the life of the pregnant female or as required by federal law; and
(2) The pregnant female, her family, or a third party shall be responsible for all costs related to the termination of her pregnancy, except as required by federal law, including:
- (A) Transportation costs;
- (B) Costs incurred for medical appointments; or
- (C) Subsequent health care determined necessary.
- (b) The department may be involved in any court proceeding related to the consideration to approve the termination of a pregnancy for any female in the custody of the state.
- (c) The department shall report annually to the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor the number of terminations of pregnancies that occurred for females in the custody or guardianship of state.