Signed by Governor Steve Sisolak

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

A vote to pass a bill that amends abortion laws.

Highlights:

• Repeals an previous condition requiring the woman seeking an abortion to certify in writing her marital status and proof of age (Sec. 1).

• Repeals a previous condition requiring the physician to explain the emotional implications of having an abortion (Sec 2).

• Repeals previous criminal penalties associated with the termination of a pregnancy (Sec. 6).

• Requires that the physician performing an abortion obtain the informed consent of the woman seeking the abortion (Sec. 1).

• Requires the attending physician to orally explain to the pregnant individual in an accurate and thorough manner the following (Sec. 2):

• The estimated gestational age;

• The proper procedure to be used;

• The discomforts and risks that may accompany or follow the procedure;

• Offer to answer any questions the woman has concerning the procedure;

• Provide the woman with a copy of a form indicating her consent.

• Defines “informed consent” as being given by a woman seeking an abortion when the form indicating consent has been signed and dated by the woman, an interpreter (if used), and the attending physician (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that this act shall take effect July 1, 2019 (Sec. 7).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

A vote to pass a bill that amends abortion laws.

Highlights:

• Requires that the physician performing an abortion obtain the informed consent of the woman seeking the abortion (Sec. 1).

• Requires the attending physician to orally explain to the pregnant individual in an accurate and thorough manner the following (Sec. 2):

• The estimated gestational age;

• The proper procedure to be used;

• The discomforts and risks that may accompany or follow the procedure; and

• Offer to answer any questions the woman has concerning the procedure.

• Defines “Informed consent” as being given by a woman seeking an abortion when the form indicating consent has been signed and dated by the woman, an interpreter (if used), and the attending physician (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that this act shall take effect July 1, 2019 (Sec. 7).

Full Bill Text