HOUSE BILL 19

File Code: Public Health

Sponsored By:

Delegate Smigiel

Entitled:

Health - Abortions - Location of Procedure

Synopsis:

Providing that if an abortion procedure is begun in the State, the entire abortion procedure must be performed in the State; and providing that a patient may be transported across state lines during an abortion procedure if an emergency exists and the physician performing the abortion procedure determines that transporting the patient across state lines is necessary to protect the life or health of the patient.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

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House Action

11/18

Pre-filed

1/12

First Reading Health and Government Operations

3/2

Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.

3/25

Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Abortion

Health -see also- Mental Health

Health Care Facilities -see also- Clinics; Hospices; etc

Interstate Affairs

Patients

Physicians -see also- Dentists; Med Exmnrs; Psych; etc

Transportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etc

Women

Bill affects the following Statute:

Health - General

( 20-208 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

House

Health and Government Operations