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AL SB6
Bill
Status
2/7/2012
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Allen
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AI Summary
SB6 - Abortion-Inducing Drug Safety Act
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Establishes the Abortion-Inducing Drug Safety Act requiring physicians to examine women in person and document gestational age and intrauterine location before administering abortion-inducing drugs.
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Requires abortion-inducing drugs to be administered only by licensed physicians following FDA-approved protocols as outlined in drug labels, including three in-person office visits and a follow-up visit approximately 14 days after administration.
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Mandates physicians have signed contracts with another physician to handle complications, provide patients with emergency contact information and hospital details, and make reasonable efforts to ensure patient compliance with follow-up appointments.
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Establishes criminal penalties of Class C felony for violations and civil liability including malpractice damages, professional disciplinary action, and wrongful death recovery, with no penalties assessed against the pregnant woman.
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Requires physicians to report adverse events to the FDA via Medwatch system and to the Department of Public Health within three days; becomes effective 90 days from governor signing.
Legislative Description
Abortion, physician guidelines prior to administering an abortion-inducing drug, civil and criminal penalties, Abortion-Inducing Drug Safety Act
Abortion
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Health
2/7/2012