SB0165Introduced in the Senate
ULTRASOUND OPPORTUNITY ACT
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
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terri Bryant
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
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