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Woman’s Right To Know Act

USA118th CongressHR-6636| House 
| Updated: 12/12/2023
Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6077
Woman’s Right To Know Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2782
Woman’s Right To Know Act
Dec 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Dec 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 8, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 12, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6825)
Jan 18, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3609
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6077
    Woman’s Right To Know Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2782
    Woman’s Right To Know Act


  • December 6, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • December 6, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 8, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 12, 2023
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6825)


  • January 18, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3609
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7044: Woman’s Right To Know Act
  • S 118-3609: Woman’s Right To Know Act
  • HR 118-1126: HOPE Act
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsLawyers and legal servicesWomen's health

Woman’s Right To Know Act

USA118th CongressHR-6636| House 
| Updated: 12/12/2023
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6077
Woman’s Right To Know Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2782
Woman’s Right To Know Act
Dec 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Dec 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 8, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 12, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6825)
Jan 18, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3609
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6077
    Woman’s Right To Know Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2782
    Woman’s Right To Know Act


  • December 6, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • December 6, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 8, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 12, 2023
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6825)


  • January 18, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3609
    Introduced in Senate
Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7044: Woman’s Right To Know Act
  • S 118-3609: Woman’s Right To Know Act
  • HR 118-1126: HOPE 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