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SB 2400: Abortion [SPCC]

GENERAL BILL by Webster ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Baker

Abortion [SPCC]; Requires that an ultrasound be performed on any woman obtaining an abortion and that the woman be allowed to view the live ultrasound images. Provides that live ultrasound images must be reviewed and explained to the woman prior to her giving informed consent to having an abortion procedure performed. Provides an exemption from the requirement to view the ultrasound for women who are victims of rape, incest, domestic violence, etc.

Effective Date: 07/01/2008
Last Action: 4/30/2008 Senate - Read 3rd time -SJ 00993; Failed to pass; YEAS 20 NAYS 20 -SJ 00993
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Bill History

Date Chamber Action
2/28/2008 Senate • Filed
3/13/2008 Senate • Introduced, referred to Health Regulation; Health and Human Services Appropriations -SJ 00271
4/3/2008 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Health Regulation, 04/08/08, 3:15 pm, 401-S
4/8/2008 Senate • Favorable by Health Regulation; YEAS 4 NAYS 3 -SJ 00478
4/9/2008 Senate • Now in Health and Human Services Appropriations -SJ 00478
4/10/2008 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Health and Human Services Appropriations, 04/15/08, 2:15 pm, 110-S
4/15/2008 Senate • Favorable by- Health and Human Services Appropriations; YEAS 3 NAYS 2 -SJ 00618
4/16/2008 Senate • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 00618
4/24/2008 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read 2nd time -SJ 00814; Amendment pending -SJ 00817
4/25/2008 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar
4/28/2008 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar
4/29/2008 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Amendment pending withdrawn -SJ 00944
4/30/2008 Senate • Read 3rd time -SJ 00993; Failed to pass; YEAS 20 NAYS 20 -SJ 00993