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MS SB2664

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Gary Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Parental Involvement Enhancement Act" requiring notarized written consent from both parents (or custodial parent in specific circumstances) and the minor for any abortion performed on an unemancipated minor under 18 years old.

  • Extends parental consent requirement to pregnant women adjudged intellectually disabled with court-appointed guardians, requiring notarized written consent from the legal guardian.

  • Requires physicians to verify identity and relationship of consenting parents or guardians through government-issued identification and written documentation before accepting consent.

  • Allows minors and intellectually disabled women to petition chancery court in their county of residence for judicial waiver of consent requirement if they can demonstrate maturity and informed decision-making or that abortion is in their best interests.

  • Mandates physicians to notify parents or legal guardians within 24 hours when performing medical emergency abortions on minors or intellectually disabled women, with written notice sent by certified mail; allows for different notification procedures if the minor pursues judicial waiver.

Legislative Description

Parental Involvement Enhancement Act; provide for more protection of women who cannot legally consent to have an abortion.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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