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OK HB2780

Bill

Status

Vetoed

4/26/2010

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Billy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires an obstetric ultrasound be performed at least one hour before any abortion, using either vaginal or abdominal transducer to display the embryo or fetus most clearly

  • Mandates the physician or certified technician provide a simultaneous explanation of the ultrasound, display images to the woman, and describe dimensions, cardiac activity, and visible external/internal features

  • Allows the pregnant woman to avert her eyes from the ultrasound images without penalty to her or the physician

  • Exempts compliance when a medical emergency exists that necessitates immediate abortion to prevent death or substantial, irreversible impairment of a major bodily function

  • Establishes penalties for violations including civil liability, injunctive relief with escalating fines ($10,000 for first violation up to $100,000+ for subsequent violations), and potential revocation of medical license

Legislative Description

Abortion; requiring performance of an ultrasound prior to a pregnant woman having an abortion. Emergency.

General Legislation

Last Action

Filed with Secretary of State

4/27/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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