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MO SB772
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits non-physicians from prescribing or administering RU-486 (mifepristone) or other abortion-inducing drugs, with violations constituting a class C felony or class B felony if administered without patient knowledge or consent.
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Requires physicians to physically examine patients and document gestational age and ectopic pregnancy status at least 24 hours before administering abortion-inducing drugs, and must provide patients with FDA-approved drug labels.
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Mandates abortion-inducing drugs be administered only in hospitals or licensed ambulatory surgical centers, with facilities performing five or more first-trimester abortions per month or any second- or third-trimester abortions required to obtain ambulatory surgical center licensure.
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Requires prescribing physicians to have clinical privileges at a hospital offering obstetrical or gynecological care within 30 miles of the abortion location and surgical privileges to perform surgical intervention, including surgical abortion.
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Mandates physicians prescribing or administering abortion-inducing drugs obtain and maintain malpractice insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $3 million annual aggregate for personal injury to or death of children born alive after attempted abortion, maintained until the child reaches age 21.
Legislative Description
Enacts provisions regarding the prescribing and administering of abortion-inducing drugs
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families Committee
3/6/2012