Bill > HB1321

This bill prohibits a physician from performing or inducing an abortion on a pregnant woman within 24 hours (or 2 hours if the woman resides at least 100 miles away) after the woman receives a transabdominal ultrasound imaging. The medical professional performing the ultrasound must be trained in sonography, work under the supervision of a licensed physician, and take certain actions, such as determining the gestational age of the fetus and offering the woman the option to view the ultrasound image, receive a printed copy, and hear the fetal heartbeat. The woman is not required to accept anything offered during the ultrasound. The bill provides exceptions for women who are victims of rape or incest, and it imposes a penalty of up to $2,500 on a physician who violates this law.

Health and Social Services

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1321?ys=2020RS