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ME LD1007

Bill

Status

Failed

6/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Reagan Paul

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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"

  • Mandates disclosure that "initial studies suggest" no increased risk of maternal mortality or birth defects in children born after attempted abortion reversal

  • Requires providers to read aloud and provide written information directing patients to a state-provided website and helpline for "abortion pill reversal" services

  • Directs the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to maintain and update annually the website address and phone number for abortion reversal resources

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/11/2025

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