MA H3961

Bill

MA H3961

Regulating the use of abortion-inducing drugs

Introduced
07/14/2021

In Committee
07/14/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to regulating the use of abortion-inducing drugs. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill regulates the use of abortion-inducing drugs in Massachusetts. It requires physicians to follow specific procedures before providing abortion-inducing drugs, such as verifying the pregnancy, determining the woman's blood type, and scheduling a follow-up appointment. The bill also mandates informed consent requirements, including providing information on the ability to reverse the effects of abortion-inducing drugs. Additionally, the bill establishes reporting requirements for healthcare providers regarding complications and adverse events related to the use of abortion-inducing drugs. The bill includes civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance, but exempts the pregnant woman from any criminal liability.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Peter Durant (R)*, Joe McKenna (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3961

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3961
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3961.pdf

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H4844	Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S100	Relative to the well being of children	Accompanied a study order, see S2627	Similar To
S1024	Relative to illegal drug and firearm trafficking	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S1416	Requiring the Chief Medical Examiner to provide certain information in substance use-related deaths	Accompanied a study order, see S2692	Similar To
S1451	Relative to the prescription monitoring program	Accompanied a study order, see S3052	Similar To
S639	Relative to pharmacy benefit managers	Accompanied a study order, see S2917	Similar To
S654	Relative to out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drug coverage	Accompanied a study order, see S2693	Similar To

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