Health - Informed Consent (Woman's Right to Know Act)
Sponsor: April Rose (District 5)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Public HealthStatus: Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a physician from performing an abortion unless the woman provides informed consent; establishing requirements related to the performance of an abortion, including requirements related to the provision of information, record keeping, medical emergencies, and the collection and reporting of information; and requiring the Maryland Department of Health to develop and maintain a website to provide information related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the period that a child is dependent.
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Testimony (30)
MGA witness listFAV 22FavorableUNF 8Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Harrison, Donna | AAPLOG | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Summers, Olivia | American Center for Law & Justice | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | New, Michael | Charlotte Lozier Institute | Oral |
| FAV | Bogley, Laura | Maryland Right to Life | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Arlinghaus, Francis | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brocato, Deborahlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Rose, Delegate Roselegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Diefenbach, Klaus | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Diefenbach, Linda | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Elfrey, Rose | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Hayden, Maria | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Helms Jr, James | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Helms, Jessica | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Kraska, Jennylobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Love, William | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Monsour, Catherine | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Rak, Alexandralobbyist | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Roswell, John | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tomlin, Zach | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Jordan, Lisae Clobbyist | Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) | Position only |
| UNF | Shapiro, Melanielobbyist | Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Britt, Adiena | N/A | Position only |
| UNF | Ruth, Laure | Women's Law Center of Maryland, Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Arndt, Dave | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Elliott, Robynlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Miller, Jonathan | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFJordan, Lisae CMaryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)Registered for: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
UNFShapiro, MelanieMaryland Network Against Domestic ViolenceRegistered for: Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence
UNFElliott, RobynRegistered 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…