Abortion; informed written consent. (SB133)
Introduced By
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
Abortion; informed written consent. Provides that a woman seeking an abortion may waive in writing any requirement establishing a mandatory time period or mandating that a physician provide to or review with the woman specific information or materials before an abortion may be performed. The bill requires that a copy of such waiver be maintained in the woman's medical records. The bill also provides that, regardless of any waiver, a physician is still obligated to satisfy the applicable standard of care. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/19/2017 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18102639D |
12/19/2017 | Referred to Committee on Education and Health |
01/10/2018 | Impact statement from VDH (SB133) |
01/18/2018 | Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (8-Y 7-N) (see vote tally) |