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MS HB265
Bill
Status
Failed
2/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Harvey Fillingane
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AI Summary
- Amends Mississippi Code Section 41-75-1 to require physicians performing abortions in abortion facilities to be board certified in obstetrics and gynecology.
- Defines "abortion facility" as a separate legal entity operating substantially for abortion services, including physicians' offices used primarily for abortions.
- Establishes that a facility operates substantially for abortion purposes if it performs 10 or more procedures monthly (or 100 annually), operates efficiently at that rate, advertises abortion services, or applies for abortion facility licensure.
- Allows abortion facilities to apply for licensing as either Level I facilities (meeting both abortion and ambulatory surgical standards) or Level II facilities (meeting abortion standards only).
- Takes effect July 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Abortions; physicians performing in clinics must be board certified in OB/GYN.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2010
Full Bill Text
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