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Introduced
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
In Committee
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Health - Abortion - Ultrasound and Waiting Period FOR the purpose of prohibiting a qualified provider from performing or inducing an abortion on a pregnant woman within a certain period of time after the woman receives certain ultrasound imaging; establishing certain requirements related to the performance of a certain transabdominal ultrasound; providing that a woman is not required to accept anything offered during certain transabdominal ultrasound imaging; and generally relating to an ultrasound and a waiting period before the performance of an abortion. BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Health - General Section 20-207 Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Health - General Section 20-209 Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY adding to Article - Health - General Section 20-210 Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill prohibits a qualified healthcare provider from performing or inducing an abortion on a pregnant woman within a certain period of time (either 24 or 2 hours) after the woman receives a transabdominal ultrasound examination. The bill establishes specific requirements for the ultrasound procedure, including that the provider must be trained in sonography, determine the gestational age of the fetus, and offer 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 these offers. The facility must maintain a printed copy of the ultrasound image for at least 7 years. Providers who violate this law are subject to a penalty of up to $2,500. The bill contains an exception for women who are victims of rape or incest and have reported the incident to law enforcement.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Withdrawn by Sponsor (on 03/18/2023)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Health
- ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0973?ys=2023RS | 02/10/2023 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/hb0973_hgo.pdf | 03/17/2023 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0973f.pdf | 02/11/2023 |
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