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OH HB378

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Koehler

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Origin

House of Representatives

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Requires the Ohio Department of Health to publish information and resources on its website about reversing mifepristone abortions

  • Establishes criminal penalties for non-compliance: first-degree misdemeanor for first offense, fourth-degree felony for subsequent offenses

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health9/16/2021

Full Bill Text

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