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MS SB2795
Bill
Status
4/25/2013
Primary Sponsor
Angela Burks Hill
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AI Summary
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Requires that only licensed physicians (M.D. or D.O.) may provide or prescribe abortion-inducing drugs, and only when meeting the standard of care.
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Mandates physicians physically examine the woman and document gestational age and intrauterine location of pregnancy before providing the drug, and administer the drug in the physician's physical presence.
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Requires physicians to schedule a follow-up visit approximately 14 days after administration of the abortion-inducing drug and provide medical treatment meeting the standard of care.
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Requires physicians to report to the State Department of Health when providing abortion-inducing drugs and to report any adverse events to the FDA via the Medwatch Reporting System.
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Makes violations a misdemeanor offense, but exempts the pregnant woman from criminal and civil penalties; allows civil remedies for non-compliance and protects patient privacy in legal proceedings.
Legislative Description
Women's Health Defense Act of 2013; create.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
4/25/2013