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AR SB913

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Missy Irvin

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires that mifepristone (RU-486) or other abortion-inducing drugs be administered in the same room and physical presence of the prescribing physician

  • Mandates physician ensure patient returns 12-18 days after drug administration for follow-up visit to confirm pregnancy termination and assess medical condition, with documentation required in medical records

  • Authorizes licensing boards to revoke physician licenses upon finding violation of these requirements, with no penalties assessed against the pregnant woman

  • Allows civil lawsuits for actual and punitive damages by the pregnant woman, biological father (if married), or maternal grandparents against persons violating this section; permits prosecuting attorney to seek injunctive relief

  • Protects pregnant women from liability for obtaining or possessing abortion-inducing drugs for their own use and allows anonymity protection in court proceedings with sealing of records and pseudonym use by non-government plaintiffs

Legislative Description

To Regulate The Use Of Certain Drugs Used To Induce An Abortion; And To Provide For Disciplinary Proceedings For Abortions Performed In Violation Of This Act.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/8/2013

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