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MO HB1546
Bill
Status
1/6/2010
Primary Sponsor
Belinda Harris
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AI Summary
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Requires attending physicians to complete individual abortion reports including information from the federal Standard Report of Induced Termination of Pregnancy, specific abortion procedure methods, and reasons for the abortion provided by the woman.
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Mandates reporting of post-abortion complications within 45 days, with copies included in patient medical records at the facility where the abortion was performed or induced.
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Directs the Department of Health and Senior Services to publish annual statistical reports on abortions by gestational age in weekly increments while protecting patient, physician, and facility identities.
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Makes voluntary disclosure of reasons for abortion and family planning history optional but requires facilities to make reasonable efforts to collect this information without discouraging women from providing it.
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Changes the penalty for knowingly violating confidentiality of abortion records, reports, or documents from a misdemeanor to a Class D felony.
Legislative Description
Changes the requirements for reporting abortions to the Department of Health and Senior Services
Last Action
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
3/24/2010