Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires physicians to submit notices to the parent / guardian(s) of unmarried minors regarding abortion procedures.

Highlights:

-Requires that notice of the abortion be given in person or via certified mail no less than 48 hours before abortion procedure [sec. 16-2F-4 (a)(1)]. -Allows for exceptions to parental notification if there is a medical emergency, a threat to the pregnant woman's life or if a circuit judge issues a waiver for parental notification [sec. 16-2F-4 (b)(1)(2)].

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires physicians to submit notices to the parent / guardian(s) of unmarried minors regarding abortion procedures.

Highlights:

-Requires that notice of the abortion be given in person or via certified mail no less than 48 hours before abortion procedure [sec. 16-2F-4 (a)(1)]. -Allows for exceptions to parental notification if there is a medical emergency, a threat to the pregnant woman's life or if a circuit judge issues a waiver for parental notification [sec. 16-2F-4 (b)(1)(2)].

Full Bill Text