SB3001 HFA Fast, Honaker, Longanacre, Mallow, Martin and Horst 7-29 #1

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Delegates Fast, Honaker, Longanacre, Mallow, Martin and Horst move to amend the amendment to the bill beginning on page nine, section seven, following the words “free of charge”, by striking out the period and inserting a colon and the following: Provided, That:

(1) Prior to dispensing a contraceptive pursuant to this section to an unemancipated minor, the local health department shall receive authorization in person, in writing or by telephone from the parent, guardian or custodian of the unemancipated minor;

(2) Prior to dispensing a contraceptive pursuant to this section to an individual, the local health department shall provide the individual education and counseling on the risks of sexually transmitted diseases and failure rates of contraceptives; and

(3) Prior to dispensing a contraceptive pursuant to this section to an unmarried individual, the local health department shall provide the individual education and counseling on the importance of abstinence.”.

 

 

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