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SB0165Introduced in the Senate

ULTRASOUND OPPORTUNITY ACT

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Terri Bryant, District 58

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Ultrasound Opportunity Act. Sets forth legislative findings and definitions. Provides that at any facility where abortions are performed, the physician who is to perform the abortion, the referring physician, or another qualified person working in conjunction with either physician shall offer any woman seeking an abortion after 8 weeks of gestation an opportunity to receive and view an active ultrasound of her unborn child by someone qualified to perform ultrasounds at the facility, or at a facility listed in a listing of local ultrasound providers provided by the facility, prior to the woman having any part of an abortion performed or induced and prior to the administration of any anesthesia or medication in preparation for the abortion. Provides that the requirements of the Act shall not apply when, in the medical judgment of the physician performing or inducing the abortion, there exists a medical emergency. Contains a severability provision. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson

February 25, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terri Bryant

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson

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