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This law was last updated on Mar 2, 2018
This law is Anti–Choice Model Bill
HB 1082
Failed to Pass
Jan 17, 2018
Primary Sponsors: 2
Total Sponsors: 2
HB 1082 would require physicians to provide an ultrasound and receive the voluntary and informed consent of a pregnant patient seeking an abortion at least 24 hours prior to the procedure, except in cases of medical emergency. The bill would also require a physician to inform the patient on the possibility of reversing an abortion.
Informed Consent
At least 24 hours prior to the procedure, a physician would need to inform the pregnant patient, orally and in writing, the following information:
Abortion Reversal
The bill would require a physician to inform the pregnant patient of the availability of potential abortion reversal after laminaria insertion or after the first pill in a medical abortion is taken and the individual changes their mind. If the provider is unwilling to provide such a reversal at the patient’s request, the provider would be required to inform the patient of other physicians or providers who would be willing.
Forced Ultrasound
At least 24 hours prior to the procedure, a physician would need to provide the pregnant individual, in writing and, when applicable, orally:
If a provider refuses to comply with the requirement of offering an ultrasound, the provider would be required to give the pregnant person a list of ultrasound providers at least 24-hours before the abortion is to be performed. The abortion provider would then also be required to post a public notice stating that the facility does not provide ultrasounds and is not a medical facility.
The physician would be required to provide such information in a private room. If the patient is unable to read the material, the physician would need to read the materials to the patient.
After the pregnant patient receives all the information, they would need to sign a statement certifying they received the information. The physician would need to sign a separate statement certifying that they had complied with the requirements.
Any person who violates any of theses provisions would be guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor and be fined up to $1,000 for each violation.
Civil Penalties
The bill provides that an abortion clinic would be subject to civil penalties if the attorney general finds that the clinic failed to provide the required information or violated any other provision.
Related Legislation
The abortion reversal provision is based on model legislation drafted by American United for Life (AUL).
Similar to SB 284 (2017), HB 1218 (2016), and SB 285 (2015), all of which failed to pass.
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