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Woman's Right To Know Act: New Abortion Information Requirements

New legislation mandates that women seeking an abortion receive detailed information about the procedure and fetal development at least 24 hours in advance. This aims to ensure full awareness before making a decision. Non-compliance can lead to significant financial penalties for providers and the right to compensation for women.
Key points
Requirement to provide women with information on abortion medical risks and fetal development 24 hours before the procedure.
Mandatory signing of an informed consent form by the woman, provider, and a witness, to be kept in medical records.
High financial penalties for medical providers failing to comply, ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 per violation.
Right for women or parents of minors to seek compensation for physical and psychological injuries if requirements are not met.
Exceptions apply in cases where compliance would pose a greater risk to the pregnant woman's life or cause substantial physical impairment.
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Print number: 117_HR_2782
Sponsor: Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]
Process start date: 2021-04-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Woman’s Right To Know Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2782.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requirement to provide women with information on abortion medical risks and fetal development 24 hours before the procedure.
  • Mandatory signing of an informed consent form by the woman, provider, and a witness, to be kept in medical records.
  • High financial penalties for medical providers failing to comply, ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 per violation.
  • Right for women or parents of minors to seek compensation for physical and psychological injuries if requirements are not met.
  • Exceptions apply in cases where compliance would pose a greater risk to the pregnant woman's life or cause substantial physical impairment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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