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Woman’s Right To Know Act

USA118th CongressHR-7044| House 
| Updated: 1/19/2024
Lisa C. McClain

Lisa C. McClain

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (16)
David Kustoff (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, 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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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
Jan 18, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3609
Introduced in Senate
Jan 18, 2024
Introduced in House
Jan 18, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 19, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • 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


  • January 18, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3609
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 18, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • January 18, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • January 19, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6636: 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-7044| House 
| Updated: 1/19/2024
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

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
Jan 18, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3609
Introduced in Senate
Jan 18, 2024
Introduced in House
Jan 18, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 19, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • 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


  • January 18, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3609
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 18, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • January 18, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • January 19, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Lisa C. McClain

Lisa C. McClain

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (16)
David Kustoff (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6636: 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