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Introduced
03/04/2020
03/04/2020
In Committee
03/04/2020
03/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To ensure that women seeking an abortion are informed of the medical risks associated with the abortion procedure and the major developmental characteristics of the unborn child, before giving their informed consent to receive an abortion. 1
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Woman's Right To Know Act, would require abortion providers to inform women seeking an abortion of the medical risks associated with the procedure, the developmental characteristics of the unborn child, and other information, before the woman can give informed consent. It imposes civil penalties on providers who fail to comply and allows for private lawsuits by women or their parents. The bill also clarifies that it does not preempt more extensive state-level disclosure requirements or penalties.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Kelly Loeffler (R)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Joni Ernst (R),
James Inhofe (R),
James Lankford (R),
Rick Scott (R),
Tim Scott (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/04/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3388/all-info | 03/05/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3388/BILLS-116s3388is.pdf | 03/10/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3388/BILLS-116s3388is.pdf.pdf | 03/10/2020 |
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