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ID H0154

Bill

Status

Passed

4/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes requirements for physicians administering chemical abortions (mifepristone and misoprostol), including accurate pregnancy duration assessment, confirmation the pregnancy is not ectopic, ability to provide surgical intervention for complications, and in-person examination of the patient.

  • Requires physicians to inform patients of potential need for 24-hour access to medical facilities equipped for blood transfusions and resuscitation, and to make reasonable efforts to ensure follow-up visits to confirm pregnancy termination.

  • Allows females who underwent abortion, the father if married to the woman at time of procedure, or maternal grandparents if mother deceased to sue for actual damages against physicians who knowingly or recklessly violate the requirements, with discretionary punitive damages and injunctive relief available.

  • Permits county prosecuting attorneys and the attorney general to seek injunctions preventing abortion providers from performing further violations of the requirements in the state.

  • Requires courts to protect the anonymity of females upon whom abortions were performed or attempted from public disclosure unless she consents, with non-public officials bringing actions to proceed under a pseudonym.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide requirements for chemical abortions and for administering certain drugs in abortions, to provide for a civil cause of action and conditions for anonymity of the female and to provide for construction.

ABORTION

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on April 6, 2015 Session Law Chapter 270 Effective: 07/01/2015

4/6/2015

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/3/2015
State Affairs2/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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