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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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Additional Information
Woman’s Right To Know Act
Print number: HR 2782
Sponsor: Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]
Process start date: 2021-04-22