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ME LD1007
Bill
Status
6/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Reagan Paul
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AI Summary
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Requires health care professionals to inform patients receiving medication abortion that it may be possible to reverse the effects if they change their mind, emphasizing that "time is of the essence"
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Mandates disclosure that "initial studies suggest" no increased risk of maternal mortality or birth defects in children born after attempted abortion reversal
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Requires providers to read aloud and provide written information directing patients to a state-provided website and helpline for "abortion pill reversal" services
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Directs the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to maintain and update annually the website address and phone number for abortion reversal resources
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Amends 22 MRSA §1599-A by adding new informed consent requirements specific to drug-induced abortions, supplementing existing informed consent provisions
Legislative Description
An Act to Update the State's Informed Consent Laws Regarding Drug-induced Abortion
Procedures
Last Action
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
6/10/2025