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KS SB98

Regulating abortion practice; requiring certain physician information to be provided under the woman's-right-to-know act.


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Introduced
01/30/2017
In Committee
02/08/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/04/2018

Introduced Session

2017-2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning abortion; relating to the woman's-right-to-know act; 2 relating to certain physician information to be disclosed; amending 3 K.S.A. 2016 Supp. 65-6709 and repealing the existing section. 4 5

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing "woman's-right-to-know act" to require certain information about the physician performing the abortion to be provided to the woman, including the physician's credentials, disciplinary actions, malpractice insurance, and hospital privileges. It also requires the woman to have a private consultation with the physician at least 30 minutes before the procedure, and mandates the display of signage in facilities where abortions are performed regarding the woman's rights. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that other parts of the law remain enforceable if portions are temporarily or permanently enjoined by a court.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Senate Motion to strike from Calendar adopted; (on 01/11/2018)

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