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MO HB1848
Bill
Status
2/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
Stacey Newman
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Mandates written notice be conspicuously placed at entrances, waiting areas, websites, and advertisements in language a reasonable person can understand before accepting services
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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
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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