U.S. Congress - S.2788 Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act
S.2788 - Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act
A bill to impose admitting privilege requirements with respect to physicians who perform abortions. view all titles (2)
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- Official: A bill to impose admitting privilege requirements with respect to physicians who perform abortions. as introduced.
- Short: Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act as introduced.
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3/31/2008--Introduced.Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act - Subjects any physician who knowingly performs an abortion in violation of this Act to fines and/or imprisonment. Requires a physician who performs an abortion to: (1) have admitting privileges at a local hospital; and (2) notifyOfficial Summary
3/31/2008--Introduced.Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act - Subjects any physician who knowingly performs an abortion in violation of this Act to fines and/or imprisonment. Requires a physician who performs an abortion to:
(1) have admitting privileges at a local hospital; and
(2) notify the patient of the location of the hospital where the patient can receive follow-up care by the physician if complications arise. Provides for an exception for an abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, physical illness, or physical injury, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. Prohibits a woman upon whom an abortion is performed from being prosecuted for conspiracy to violate this Act. Requires each abortion clinic that receives federal funds or assistance to:
(1) be licensed by the state; and
(2) be in compliance with the requirements for ambulatory surgery centers under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, except for the requirement of a certificate of public need. Allows a state board of health to waive the application of certain structural requirements for licensing purposes.
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S 2788 IS 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2788 To impose admitting privilege requirements with respect to physicians who perform abortions. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 31 (legislative day, March 13), 2008 ...
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