Abortion - Ultrasound Requirement
Sponsor: Delegate BotelerCommittee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Public HealthStatus: Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring certain physicians or qualified technicians to take certain actions and provide certain information before a woman provides informed consent to having any part of an abortion performed or induced; requiring a certain physician to obtain a certain certification before an abortion is performed or induced and place a copy of the certification in a certain medical record; providing that certain individuals are not in violation of certain provisions of the Act or subject to certain penalties under certain circumstances; etc.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Kraska, Jennylobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Boteler, Delegate Botelerlegislator | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | philip, diana | naral pro choice maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | elliott, robynlobbyist | ppm, women's law ctr | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | spielberger, joseph | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFelliott, robynppm, women's law ctrRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…