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A 3694

Ensures that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dave DiPietro

Requires ultrasound for abortion seekers and a review opportunity before informed consent, boosting informed decision-making and affecting clinic workflow and costs.

REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Bill Summary · A 3694

Summary of Bill A 3694

Overview

Bill A 3694, introduced January 30, 2025 and currently referred to the Health Committee, would require that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and have the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to proceed with the abortion. The bill is in the early stage of the legislative process (referenced to Health), and the full text with specific provisions is not provided here.

Purpose and Intent

  • Primary aim: Ensure that patients seeking abortion receive an ultrasound and are given an opportunity to review the ultrasound prior to providing informed consent.
  • Goal stated (implicitly): Enhance informed decision-making for patients considering abortion by making ultrasound information visually available before consent is given.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and description)

  • Ultrasound requirement: Women seeking an abortion would be provided an ultrasound.
  • Review opportunity: Patients would have the opportunity to view or review the ultrasound results before giving informed consent to the abortion.
  • Informed consent linkage: The viewing/reviewing of the ultrasound would be tied to the process of obtaining informed consent for the abortion.

Note: The text provided does not include the full statutory language, so specifics such as exemptions, gestational-age limits, whether viewing is mandatory or optional, who bears ultrasound costs, consent timing, or enforcement mechanisms are not detailed here.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Women seeking abortion services.
  • Healthcare providers: Facilities and clinicians performing abortions would be responsible for implementing the ultrasound and review process.
  • Healthcare facilities and systems: May incur administrative and workflow changes to accommodate the requirement.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction: January 30, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Health (indicating the bill is under consideration by the Health Committee and has not yet advanced to a floor vote).
  • Related legislation: A 6818 (prior-session) is listed as a related bill, suggesting the concept has appeared in prior sessions and may be related in scope or approach.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Patient information: Could enhance patient knowledge and engagement in decision-making by providing direct visual information.
  • Access and logistics: May affect scheduling and workflow in clinics; potential impacts on wait times or resource allocation if ultrasound services are integrated specifically for abortion procedures.
  • Cost considerations: Could raise questions about who pays for the ultrasound and related services.
  • Exceptions and scope: The absence of text means it is unclear whether there are exemptions (e.g., emergencies, certain medical indications) or whether the requirement applies to all abortion procedures or only certain gestational windows.

Next Steps for Interested Stakeholders

  • Monitor Health Committee actions for hearings, amendments, and potential passage.
  • Review the full bill text (once available) for details on exemptions, penalties, enforcement, funding, and implementation timelines.
  • Compare with related bill A 6818 to understand differences or similarities from prior sessions.

Note: This summary reflects information available from the bill introduction and status notes. Access to the full text would enable a more precise articulation of all provisions and potential implications.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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