Woman’s Right To Know Act
Latest action. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (continuing resolutionA stopgap law funding the government at existing levels when the annual appropriations bills are not done by October 1.Read the full definition (opens a new tab) H6825)
Woman's Right To Know Act
This bill requires health care providers to perform an ultrasound and obtain certain informed consent before performing an abortion procedure.
Specifically, before performing an abortion, providers must first perform an ultrasound and share the results with the woman, and also present the woman with an authorization form at least 24 hours before performing the abortion procedure. The form must (1) include specified information concerning gestational age, associated developmental characteristics, and medical risks; (2) include a statement that an ultrasound has been performed and the results were shared with the woman; (3) disclose penalties that providers may face for failing to comply with the bill's requirements; and (4) include an affirmation that the individual signing the form understands the information. The form must be signed and witnessed in person and retained in the medical file.
The bill's requirements do not apply if, in reasonable medical judgment, compliance would pose a greater risk of death or substantial physical impairment of a major bodily function, excluding psychological or emotional conditions, of the pregnant woman.
The bill also establishes civil penalties for providers who do not comply with these requirements.
Written by analysts at the Congressional Research Service and published on Congress.gov, not by Civibrief. Summarized at the "Introduced in House" stage on December 6, 2023. It describes the bill, it is not the legal text.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6825)
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Who is behind it?
Mary Miller (R-IL) introduced it on December 6, 2023, and 3 members have since signed on as cosponsors.
They are 3 Republicans.
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It was introduced on December 6, 2023, 1057 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 1051 days ago, on December 12, 2023.
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Vote history
- HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6825)
- SenateNot stated in the latest action
- PresidentNot stated in the latest action