2011 Senate Bill 313

Revise abortion ultrasound viewing detail

Introduced in the Senate

April 12, 2011

Introduced by Sen. David Robertson (R-26)

To revise a detail of the law that requires that, if prior to or during the performance of an abortion a patient undergoes an ultrasound examination, the physician must provide the patient with the opportunity to view a the image before performing the abortion. The bill would require the ultrasound equipment used to be the most technologically advanced equipment in the facility.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy