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OH HB378
Bill
Status
7/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kyle Koehler
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AI Summary
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Requires physicians to inform patients at least 24 hours before a mifepristone abortion that it may be possible to reverse the effects if they change their mind, and that time is of the essence
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Mandates physicians provide printed materials stating mifepristone alone may not always end a pregnancy and effects may be reversible if the second pill has not been taken
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Requires the Ohio Department of Health to publish information and resources on its website about reversing mifepristone abortions
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Establishes criminal penalties for non-compliance: first-degree misdemeanor for first offense, fourth-degree felony for subsequent offenses
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Creates civil remedy allowing women to file wrongful death claims for damages of $10,000 or an amount determined by the trier of fact if a physician violates the disclosure requirements
Legislative Description
Regards notice of possibility of reversing abortion
Health and Human Services : Health Care
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Health
9/16/2021