House Bill 6227 Summary

• Requires physicians to obtain informed written consent from patients before performing abortion, with specific requirements for information disclosure at least 24 hours before the procedure.

• Mandates that physicians or qualified assistants provide patients with physical copies of procedure descriptions, fetal development depictions, prenatal care information, and details about complications associated with abortion and live birth.

• Requires use of the most technologically advanced ultrasound equipment available at the facility for examinations, and obligates providers to offer patients the opportunity to view ultrasound images and receive printed pictures of the fetus.

• Establishes a state-maintained internet website allowing patients to review required information online and receive a printable confirmation form valid for 14 days, with department prohibited from tracking patient identities.

• Exempts physicians from consent requirements only in cases of documented medical emergencies that necessitate immediate abortion to prevent death or serious bodily harm, with written records required justifying the emergency determination.