SB352 H HHR AM #1

CR 3338

The Committee on Health and Human Resources moved to amend the bill on page 3, section 3, line 42, by striking subsection (h) and inserting a new subsection (h) to read as follows:

(h) An abortion performed pursuant to this section requires the voluntary and informed consent of the patient.  Consent to an abortion is voluntary and informed if, and only if, the licensed medical professional:

(1) Informs the patient of the medical indication of the treatment or procedure to be utilized;;

(2) Advises the patient of the benefits and risks associated with the procedure, treatment, or medication to be utilized;

(3) Informs the patient of reasonable alternatives;  

(4) Advises the patient of the risks and benefits of any alternatives discussed;

(5) Offers the patient an opportunity to view a fetal ultrasound;

(6) Informs the patient of the probable gestational age of the embryo or fetus;

(7) Assess patient comprehension of elements contained in subdivisions 1-4.

Adopted

Rejected