Key Votes
LB 521 - Requires Physician Presence During Abortions - Key Vote
Nebraska Key Votes
Stages
Family
Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Signed (Executive) - May 26, 2011
Title: Requires Physician Presence During Abortions
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (38-9) - May 23, 2011 (Key vote)
Title: Requires Physician Presence During Abortions
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that requires the physical presence of physicians performing abortions.
Highlights:
- Requires a physician to be physically present in the same room as the patient when performing an abortion, a violation of which is a Class IV felony (Sec. 1).
- Prohibits the patient receiving the abortion from being punished for a violation of this act (Sec. 1).
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Jan. 18, 2011
Title: Requires Physician Presence During Abortions
Sponsors
- Tony Fulton (NE - N) (Out Of Office)
