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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the use of anesthesia on a fetus prior to an abortion. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill requires physicians to administer anesthesia to a fetus prior to performing an abortion, except in certain circumstances, such as if it would pose a serious risk to the life or major bodily function of the mother, if the pregnancy has not yet reached 20 weeks gestation, or if the mother directs that anesthesia not be administered. The purpose of this requirement is to prevent fetal pain during the abortion procedure.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2288 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2288.pdf |
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