Informed consent for abortion; ultrasound required before performing to determine gestation age. (HB1315)

Introduced By

Del. Kathy Byron (R-Lynchburg)

Kathy Byron (R-Lynchburg)
Served: 1998–
with support from co-patrons Bill Carrico (R-Independence) Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg) Scott Lingamfelter (R-Woodbridge) Brenda Pogge (R-Williamsburg)

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 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

02/04/2008: In Committee
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Video

Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/09/2008, 01/09/2008, 01/28/2008, 01/30/2008, 01/30/2008, 01/31/2008, 02/01/2008, 02/01/2008, 02/04/2008 and 02/04/2008.

Comments

Angela H., tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

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