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AK SB181

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/6/2009

Primary Sponsor

Frederick Dyson

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Origin

Senate

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends AS 18.16.060 to add informed consent requirements for ultrasounds performed before abortion procedures
  • Requires ultrasound images to meet medical community standards for image quality
  • Requires simultaneous display of ultrasound images to the pregnant person in a voluntary manner that allows them to avert their eyes or avoid viewing
  • Requires physicians to provide a medical description of the ultrasound image upon request, including fetal dimensions and presence of cardiac activity, external members, and internal organs if viewable

Legislative Description

Ultrasounds Preceding Abortions

Minors

Last Action

REFERRED TO HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES

4/6/2009

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services4/6/2009

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