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MN HF2341
Bill
Status
4/30/2012
Primary Sponsor
Joyce Peppin
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AI Summary
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Requires a prescribing physician to be physically present in the same room when RU-486 (mifepristone) or other abortion-inducing drugs are administered to a patient.
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Mandates that the physician or their representative make reasonable efforts to ensure the patient returns 12 to 18 days after drug administration for a follow-up visit to confirm pregnancy termination and assess the patient's medical condition.
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Requires documentation in the patient's medical record of follow-up efforts, including the date, time, and name of the person making such efforts.
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Defines "abortion," "attempt to perform or induce an abortion," and "physician" for purposes of this statute.
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Adds new section 145.4233 to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 145.
Legislative Description
Abortion; prescribing physicians required to be physically present when abortion-inducing drugs are administered.
Last Action
Governor's action Veto Chapter 252
4/30/2012