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Virginia Bill to Repeal Forced Ultrasound Requirement 2015 (HB 1524)
This law was last updated on Jan 19, 2015
This law is Pro–Choice
Number
HB 1524
Status
Failed to Pass
Proposed
Jan 6, 2015
Sponsors
Primary Sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 1
Full Bill Text
HB 1524 would have amended Virginia’s informed consent law (Va. Code § 18.2-76), to repeal the forced ultrasound requirement.
The bill would have also removed the requirement that a patient be provided a list of public and private agencies that provide ultrasound imaging for free.
STATUS
Left in Committee.
Companion bill to SB 733.
Similar to HB 1056, which failed to pass in 2014.
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