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MN SF1912

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

Paul Gazelka

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Origin

Senate

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Requires the prescribing physician to be physically present in the same room when RU-486 (mifepristone) or any other abortion-inducing drug or chemical is administered to a patient.

  • Mandates that the physician or their representative make all reasonable efforts to schedule a follow-up visit 12 to 18 days after drug administration 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" as the use of any instrument, medicine, drug, or substance to terminate a known pregnancy, with exceptions for procedures to preserve the life or health of the child, preserve the mother's health, or remove a naturally deceased fetus.

  • Applies to violations of these requirements, establishing that attempts to perform or induce an abortion contrary to these provisions constitute statutory violations.

Legislative Description

Abortion RU-486 (mifepristone) administration and physician presence requirement

Last Action

HF substituted on General Orders HF2341

4/20/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety3/1/2012
Health and Human Services2/16/2012

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