United States · Bill · S
S. 2791 (99th)
Informed Consent Act
Introduced
16 August 1986
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
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Summary
Informed Consent Act - Prohibits any individual who is employed in a health facility owned or operated by the Federal Government, in a health facility which receives Federal financial assistance, or who receives any Federal financial assistance from performing an abortion on a pregnant woman unless such individual obtained informed consent from such woman. Excepts medical emergencies from such prohibition. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to monitor compliance with this Act. Authorizes individuals aggrieved by the failure of compliance with this Act to seek appropriate relief in the U.S. district courts.
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 16 August 1986
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/senate-bill/2791
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/99/s/2791