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IA HF2316

IA HF2316
A bill for an act relating to medication abortions and providing penalties.


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Introduced
02/10/2020
In Committee
02/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/14/2020

Introduced Session

88th General Assembly

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to medication abortions and providing penalties.

AI Summary

This bill relates to medication abortions and provides penalties. It defines key terms such as "abortion-inducing drug" and "medication abortion". The bill requires facilities where medication abortions are performed to post a sign informing patients that it may be possible to reverse the effects of a medication abortion using abortion-inducing drugs like mifepristone. It also requires physicians to obtain written certification from the pregnant woman that she has been informed about the possibility of reversing the effects of a medication abortion. The bill establishes penalties for violations, including criminal charges for providers who perform or attempt to perform a medication abortion in violation of the law, and civil penalties for facilities that fail to post the required sign. The bill also provides for civil remedies, allowing women or their guardians to bring lawsuits against providers who perform or attempt to perform a medication abortion in violation of the law.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Human Resources. H.J. 226. (on 02/10/2020)

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