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MS SB2795

Bill

Status

Passed

4/25/2013

Primary Sponsor

Angela Burks Hill

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services2/26/2013
Public Health and Welfare1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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