WOMANS RIGHT TO KNOW-ABORTION
Summary
Creates the Woman's Right to Know Act and amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Provides that an abortion shall not be performed or induced unless the woman has given her voluntary and informed consent, and states guidelines for determining whether a woman's consent is voluntary and informed. Requires the Department of Public Health to publish materials concerning certain prenatal services. Requires a physician to inform a woman of the existence of a medical emergency that necessitates an immediate abortion to avert her death or serious injury. Effective 90 days after becoming law.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2003
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2003
Last action Jan 11, 2005
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 11, 2005
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 20, 2003
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
J. Bradley Burzynski
RRepublican
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