Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override a governors veto and pass a bill that requires health providers to notify patients of possible effects of medication abortion.

Highlights:

• Requires medical care facilities that offer abortions to post signs that notify patients that abortion pills may be reversible (Sec. 1).

• Establishes a $10,000 fine from any clinic that fails to post proper signage (Sec. 1).

• Specifies a procedure is not an abortion if done with the intent of the following (Sec. 1):

• Remove an ectopic pregnancy; and

• Remove an unborn dead fetus who died as a result of natural causes.

• Specifies the use of contraceptives is not considered an abortion (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override a governors veto and pass a bill that requires health providers to notify patients of possible effects of medication abortion.

Highlights:

• Requires medical care facilities that offer abortions to post signs that notify patients that abortion pills may be reversible (Sec. 1).

• Establishes a $10,000 fine from any clinic that fails to post proper signage (Sec. 1).

• Specifies a procedure is not an abortion if done with the intent of the following (Sec. 1):

• Remove an ectopic pregnancy; and

• Remove an unborn dead fetus who died as a result of natural causes.

• Specifies the use of contraceptives is not considered an abortion (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vetoed by Governor Laura Kelly