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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 28, 2025
Ultrasounds Save Lives Act of 2025
This bill requires health care providers to perform an ultrasound and obtain certain informed consent before performing an abortion procedure.
Specifically, before performing an abortion, providers must first perform an ultrasound and share the results with the woman, and also present the woman with an authorization form at least 24 hours before performing the abortion procedure. The form must (1) include specified information concerning gestational age, associated developmental characteristics, and medical risks of the abortion; (2) include a statement that an ultrasound has been performed and the results were shared with the woman; (3) disclose penalties that providers may face for failing to comply with the bill's requirements; and (4) include an affirmation that the individual signing the form understands the information. The form must be signed and witnessed in person and retained in the medical file.
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The bill's requirements do not apply if, in reasonable medical judgment, compliance would pose a greater risk of death or substantial physical impairment of a major bodily function, excluding psychological or emotional conditions, of the pregnant woman.
The bill also establishes civil penalties for providers who do not comply with these requirements.
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Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] · R–IL
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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