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MO HB351

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Stacey Newman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires entities whose primary purpose is providing pregnancy-related services (prenatal sonography, pregnancy tests, pregnancy options counseling) to disclose whether they provide FDA-approved contraceptives, onsite practitioner consultations, adoption services/referrals, or abortion services/referrals

  • Exempts entities that employ licensed practitioners (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, or nurse midwives) who are onsite whenever medical services are provided

  • Mandates disclosures be conspicuously posted at entrances, waiting areas, websites, and advertisements, and provided in a manner a reasonable person can read and understand before accepting services

  • Prohibits covered entities from disclosing patron health information without written authorization and requires they provide patrons one free copy of their health records upon request

  • Establishes administrative penalties enforced by the Department of Health and Senior Services: $250-$1,000 for uncured violations after 5 days, up to $5,000 for violations continuing past 7 days, and up to $10,000 per week for violations continuing past 14 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

Referred: Children and Families(H)

5/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Children And Families5/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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