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MO HB1848

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2014

Primary Sponsor

Stacey Newman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires entities that provide pregnancy-related services and advertise prenatal sonography, pregnancy tests, or pregnancy options counseling to disclose whether they offer contraceptive drugs/devices, practitioner consultations, adoption services/referrals, and abortion services/referrals

  • Exempts entities from disclosure requirements if they employ at least one licensed physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered nurse, or nurse midwife at all public-facing locations and have such a practitioner onsite whenever medical services are provided

  • Mandates written notice be conspicuously placed at entrances, waiting areas, websites, and advertisements in language a reasonable person can understand before accepting services

  • Prohibits entities from disclosing patron health information to any other person without written authorization and requires entities to provide free copies of requested health information upon request

  • Establishes administrative penalties ranging from $250 to $1,000 for violations, with additional penalties up to $5,000 if violations continue beyond seven days and up to $10,000 per week for violations continuing beyond fourteen days

Legislative Description

Establishes disclosure regulations for entities that provide pregnancy-related services or solicits patrons with offers to provide prenatal sonography, pregnancy tests, or pregnancy options counseling

Last Action

Motion to Do Pass Failed (H)

3/11/2014

Committee Referrals

Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities2/25/2014

Full Bill Text

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