HB2002 H HHR AM #1

CR 3338

The Committee on Health and Human Resources moved to amend the bill on page 6, section 1, line 7, by striking the definition of "pregnancy help organization" and inserting a new definition to read as follows:

""Pregnancy help organization" means an organization that seeks to provide a range of services to pregnant women. Pregnancy help organizations do not perform, prescribe, refer for or encourage abortion, as defined above, nor do they affiliate with any organization that performs, prescribes, refers for, or encourages abortion. Pregnancy help organizations include, but are not limited to, organizations traditionally known as "crisis pregnancy organizations," maternity homes, adoption agencies, and social services agencies that provide material support and other assistance to pregnant women.";

And,

On page 7, line 12, by striking subdivision (2) in its entirety and inserting a new subdivision (2) to read as follows:

"(2) Establishing qualification requirements for a pregnancy help organization participation, which include:

(A) Providing training and annual evaluations to their employees and volunteers.

(B) Maintaining policies and processes for child abuse reporting, medical emergencies, and/or addressing client complaints.

(C) Requiring a policy that pregnancy help organizations abide by all applicable federal and state laws.

(D) Registering as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.";

  And,

On page 8, line 30, by striking the "must" and inserting the word, "shall".

Adopted

Rejected