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MS HB790

Bill

Status

Failed

4/3/2012

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires abortion-inducing drugs like RU-486 (mifepristone) to be administered by a physician who must be physically present in the same room as the patient

  • Mandates physicians make reasonable efforts to ensure patients return for a follow-up visit 12-18 days after drug administration to confirm pregnancy termination and assess medical condition

  • Establishes felony penalties for violations including fines up to $5,000 and/or imprisonment up to 5 years, with no penalties applicable to the pregnant woman

  • Creates civil cause of action for injunctive relief against violating physicians, which can be brought by the woman, county attorney, or Attorney General

  • Requires physicians to report abortion-inducing drug use to the state department and report any adverse events to the FDA Medwatch system and State Board of Medical Licensure within 3 days

Legislative Description

Mifepristone abortion; provide for laws regulating.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/3/2012

Full Bill Text

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