Bill Summary for H 854 (2011-2012)

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May 12 2011
S.L. 2011-405

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 854 (Public) Filed Wednesday, April 6, 2011
TO REQUIRE A TWENTY-FOUR-HOUR WAITING PERIOD AND THE INFORMED CONSENT OF A PREGNANT WOMAN BEFORE AN ABORTION MAY BE PERFORMED.
Intro. by Samuelson, McElraft.

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House committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition. Provides that the lack of knowledge of the physician or qualified professional (1) as to the name of the physician who will perform the abortion, (2) as to whether the physician has no malpractice insurance to cover liability in the performance or attempted performance of an abortion, or (3) as to the location of a hospital within 30 miles of the location where the abortion is to take place that offers obstetrical or gynecological care, and the inability to communicate such information to the woman seeking an abortion at least 24 hours prior to the abortion does not restart the 24-hour period. Deletes requirement that the printed materials prominently display the statement: “The life of each human being begins at conception. Abortion will terminate the life of a separate, unique living human being.” Deletes the reporting requirements directing physicians to report specified data regarding the number of abortions performed. Renumbers the sections accordingly and makes conforming changes. Requires a physician who performs an abortion on a minor to retain a copy of the required written notarized consent for three years after the minor reaches the age of majority (was, retain for at least seven years or for five years after the minor reaches the age of majority, whichever is greater). Provides the act becomes effective 90 days after it becomes law and applies to claims for relief that arise on or after October 1, 2011 (was, on or after December 1, 2011). Makes additional clarifying changes.