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PA HB790
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Shusterman
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AI Summary
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Pennsylvania hospitals with emergency departments would be required to provide abortion services when a patient has an emergency medical condition and an abortion is necessary to stabilize them
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Emergency medical conditions include ectopic pregnancy, pregnancy complications, risks to future fertility, previable preterm premature rupture of membranes, placental abnormalities, and emergent hypertensive disorders such as preeclampsia
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Hospitals satisfy the requirement if they offer abortion services and the patient or legal representative refuses treatment after being informed of risks and benefits, with written informed consent documenting the refusal
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Amends the Health Care Facilities Act of 1979 (P.L.130, No.48) by adding Section 823
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In licensing of health care facilities, providing for hospital emergency abortion services.
Last Action
Referred to Health
3/3/2025