Bill > HB1161

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 from the facility) after the woman receives a transabdominal ultrasound imaging. The bill establishes requirements for the performance of the ultrasound, including that the medical professional must be trained in sonography and determine the gestational age of the fetus, if possible. The woman is not required to accept anything offered during the ultrasound, such as viewing the image or hearing the fetal heartbeat. The facility performing the abortion must maintain a printed copy of the ultrasound image for at least 7 years. Physicians who violate this law are subject to a penalty of up to $2,500. The bill does not apply to women who are victims of rape or incest and have reported the incident to law enforcement.

Health and Social Services

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1161?ys=2022RS