HR 48 · in committee · significant
Ultrasound Informed Consent Act
- reproductive rights
What this bill does
- Abortion providers must perform an ultrasound and show images to the patient before the procedure.
- Pregnant women seeking abortion care are affected by this requirement.
- Providers face civil penalties for violations; exceptions apply only when pregnancy endangers the woman's life.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How would mandatory ultrasound requirements affect abortion access timelines and costs for patients in rural or underserved areas?
- 02
What evidence exists about whether viewing ultrasound images changes abortion decisions compared to other informed consent methods?
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Which medical professionals would bear responsibility for performing ultrasounds, and how might this reshape clinic operations and staffing?
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Sponsor · R-AZ-5
Andy Biggs
Citizen cosponsors
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In Congress
3/ 435
House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-01-03
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Legislative timeline
2025-01-03 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-01-03 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-01-03 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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