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MN HF3361

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/28/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jim Newberger

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Requires physicians performing drug-induced abortions to be board certified in obstetrics and gynecology or be supervised by such a physician
  • Mandates the physician prescribing or providing the drug or chemical must be physically present in the same room when it is administered to the pregnant woman
  • Requires physicians to provide written instructions for follow-up visits 12 to 18 days after drug or chemical administration to confirm pregnancy termination and assess the woman's medical condition
  • Requires documentation in medical records of reasonable efforts made to encourage the woman to attend the follow-up appointment, including date, time, and name of the person making contact
  • Establishes felony penalties for knowing or reckless violations, but explicitly prohibits penalties against the patient

Legislative Description

Physician physical presence and follow-up visits required when drugs or chemicals are used to induce an abortion.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services Policy

4/28/2014

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Policy4/28/2014

Full Bill Text

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