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Woman’s Right To Know Act

USA116th CongressHR-6077| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2020
Vicky Hartzler

Vicky Hartzler

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (2)
Doug Lamborn (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Woman's Right To Know Act This bill specifies requirements for informed consent that health care providers must obtain before performing an abortion procedure. Providers must present a woman seeking an abortion with an authorization form at least 24 hours before performing the procedure. The form must (1) include specified information concerning gestational age, associated developmental characteristics, and medical risks; (2) disclose penalties that providers may face for failing to obtain the requisite informed consent; and (3) 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. Providers do not have to obtain such consent if, in reasonable medical judgment, obtaining it 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.
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Timeline
Mar 4, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3388
Introduced in Senate
Mar 4, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 4, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • March 4, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3388
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 4, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 4, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-3388: Woman’s Right To Know Act
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsLawyers and legal servicesWomen's health

Woman’s Right To Know Act

USA116th CongressHR-6077| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2020
Woman's Right To Know Act This bill specifies requirements for informed consent that health care providers must obtain before performing an abortion procedure. Providers must present a woman seeking an abortion with an authorization form at least 24 hours before performing the procedure. The form must (1) include specified information concerning gestational age, associated developmental characteristics, and medical risks; (2) disclose penalties that providers may face for failing to obtain the requisite informed consent; and (3) 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. Providers do not have to obtain such consent if, in reasonable medical judgment, obtaining it 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.
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Timeline
Mar 4, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3388
Introduced in Senate
Mar 4, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 4, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • March 4, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3388
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 4, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 4, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Vicky Hartzler

Vicky Hartzler

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (2)
Doug Lamborn (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-3388: Woman’s Right To Know Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsLawyers and legal servicesWomen's health