Bill > HB3621

This bill introduces new requirements and regulations for performing abortions in Oregon, mandating that healthcare providers (defined as physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners) must conduct an ultrasound at least 72 hours before performing an abortion, with specific conditions: the ultrasound must be done while the pregnant person is awake and must allow them to hear the unborn child's heartbeat (if present) and view the ultrasound image for a minimum of 20 seconds. The bill defines key terms such as "abortion" (terminating a pregnancy with the intention other than preserving life), "fertilization" (fusion of sperm and ovum), and "unborn child" (human organism from fertilization to live birth). Exceptions to the ultrasound requirement are only allowed in medical emergencies, which are narrowly defined as situations where immediate termination is necessary to prevent the pregnant person's death or avoid substantial and irreversible physical impairment of major bodily functions. For violations of these requirements, healthcare providers will face a civil penalty of at least $10,000 per incident, with these penalties to be deposited into the Oregon Student Assistance Fund to provide scholarships for current and former foster children. The bill also amends existing Oregon law to incorporate these new restrictions while maintaining language about protecting reproductive health rights.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3621