Woman’s Right To Know Act

Summary

Woman's Right To Know Act This bill specifies requirements for informed consent that health care providers must obtain before performing an abortion procedure. Providers must present a woman seeking an abortion with an authorization form at least 24 hours before performing the procedure. The form must (1) include specified information concerning gestational age, associated developmental characteristics, and medical risks; (2) disclose penalties that providers may face for failing to obtain the requisite informed consent; and (3) include an affirmation that the individual signing the form understands the information. The form must be signed and witnessed in person and retained in the medical file. Providers do not have to obtain such consent if, in reasonable medical judgment, obtaining it would pose a greater risk of death or substantial physical impairment of a major bodily function, excluding psychological or emotional conditions, of the pregnant woman. The bill also establishes civil penalties for providers who do not comply with these requirements.

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Timeline

1. 22 April 2021

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 April 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 April 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 23 April 2021

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 22 April 2021 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 22 April 2021

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 22 April 2021

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 22 April 2021

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Sponsors

• Vicky Hartzler · R · Sponsor
• Jeff Duncan · R · Sponsor
• Louie Gohmert · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] · R · Sponsor
• Pete Sessions · R · Sponsor
• Alexander Mooney · R · Sponsor
• W. Steube · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] · R · Sponsor
• Tracey Mann · R · Sponsor
• Doug Lamborn · R · Sponsor
• Ronny Jackson · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] · R · Sponsor
• Trent Kelly · R · Sponsor
• Brian Babin · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] · R · Cosponsor
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