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MN HF2341

Bill

Status

Vetoed

4/30/2012

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Peppin

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Requires documentation in the patient's medical record of follow-up efforts, including the date, time, and name of the person making such efforts.

  • Defines "abortion," "attempt to perform or induce an abortion," and "physician" for purposes of this statute.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration4/19/2012
Civil Law3/21/2012
Health and Human Services Reform2/16/2012

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