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MO HB81

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Sonya Anderson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires physicians to obtain notarized written consent from both the minor and one parent or legal guardian before performing an abortion on an unemancipated minor under age 18

  • Mandates physicians collect and retain government-issued ID and documentation proving the parent/guardian relationship, keeping records for five years past the minor's age of majority or at least seven years

  • Establishes a judicial bypass process where minors can petition for a waiver if they demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence they are sufficiently mature and well-informed, or are victims of physical/sexual abuse by a parent/guardian

  • Creates a detailed standardized consent form that must include descriptions of surgical/medical procedures, comprehensive lists of risks and hazards, and requires the minor to initial acknowledgments that the procedure will end her pregnancy and result in the death of her unborn child

  • Provides a medical emergency exception where consent is not required if there is insufficient time, but the physician must notify the parent/guardian within 24 hours orally and by certified mail

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding consent for a minor to have an abortion

Last Action

Referred: Select Committee on Social Services(H)

4/30/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Social Services4/30/2015
Children And Families1/20/2015

Full Bill Text

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