S.98 - 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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1/6/2009--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 t

Official Summary

1/6/2009--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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