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MN SF1912
Bill
Status
2/16/2012
Primary Sponsor
Paul Gazelka
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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" 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.
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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