Health - Abortion - Ultrasound and Waiting Period
Sponsor: Barrie S. Ciliberti (District 4)Committee: 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
Prohibiting a physician from performing or inducing an abortion on a pregnant woman within a certain period of time after the woman receives certain ultrasound imaging; requiring the medical professional performing a certain transabdominal ultrasound to have certain training, be working under the supervision of a licensed physician, and take certain actions regarding the performance of the ultrasound; providing that a woman is not required to accept anything offered during certain transabdominal ultrasound imaging; 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 Ciliberti, Delegate Cilibertilegislator | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | philip, diana | naral pro choice maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | elliott, robynlobbyist | women's law ctr | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | spielberger, joseph | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFelliott, robynwomen'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…