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OK SB1848

Bill

Status

Passed

5/28/2014

Primary Sponsor

Randon Grau

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Board of Health must establish equipment and supply standards for abortion facilities, including ultrasound equipment, emergency supplies, and annual safety checks for all equipment

  • Physicians performing abortions must have admitting privileges at a general medical surgical hospital within 30 miles and must remain on premises until all patients are stable and ready to leave recovery

  • Pre-abortion medical screening required including medical history, physical examination, anemia test, Rh typing, and ultrasound evaluation with gestational age estimate documented in patient records

  • Facilities must report patient injuries to the State Board of Health within 10 days and patient deaths by the next business day, with incident reports filed to all appropriate licensing boards

  • Violations constitute a felony, with civil penalties up to $25,000 per day; effective date November 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Public health; directing Board of Health to establish certain standards; requiring medical screenings prior to abortion; penalties. Effective date.

Health and Mental Health

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/28/2014

5/28/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/19/2014
Appropriations2/17/2014
Health and Human Services2/11/2014
Rules2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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