Bill > H3429

This bill, titled "Relative to a Woman's Right to Know," proposes to amend Section 12S of Chapter 112 of the General Laws in Massachusetts. The key provisions of the bill require physicians to obtain written informed consent from a pregnant woman before performing an abortion, except in cases of medical emergency. The bill mandates that physicians or their agents provide the woman with certain information at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled abortion, including details on fetal development, abortion methods and risks, and available resources for medical, financial, and other assistance. The bill also gives the woman the right to view an ultrasound image and hear the fetal heartbeat before the procedure. Finally, the bill requires the Commissioner of Public Health to create and publish the necessary forms and materials to facilitate these informed consent requirements.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3429