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SB133

Abortion; informed written consent.

Status:
Killed

Chief Patron:
Mamie Locke (D)

Session:
2018 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Abortion; informed written consent.

Provides that a woman seeking an abortion may waive in writing any requirement establishing a mandatory time period or mandating that a physician provide to or review with the woman specific information or materials before an abortion may be performed. The bill requires that a copy of such waiver be maintained in the woman's medical records. The bill also provides that, regardless of any waiver, a physician is still obligated to satisfy the applicable standard of care. (Less)

  • Bill History

  • 12/19/2017 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18102639D
  • 12/19/2017 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Education and Health
  • 01/10/2018 - Senate: Impact statement from VDH (SB133)
  • 01/18/2018 - Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (8-Y 7-N)

Full text and vote history:

Virginia Legislative Information System

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