Informed consent for abortion; ultrasound required before performing to determine gestation age. (HB1315)
Introduced By
Del. Kathy Byron (R-Lynchburg) with support from co-patrons Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg), Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-Woodbridge), Del. Brenda Pogge (R-Williamsburg), and Sen. Bill Carrico (R-Grayson)
Progress
√ |
Introduced |
X |
Passed Committee |
√ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Informed consent: ultrasound required before performing abortion to determine gestation age. Requires that, as a component of informed consent to an abortion and determination of gestation age, every pregnant female shall be given the opportunity to view an ultrasound image of her fetus prior to the abortion. View Full Text »
Status
02/28/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee
View Bill's History
Comments
Byron to Courts of justice