June 6, 2011
The NC House of Representatives will consider HB 854-Woman's Right to Know, probably on Tuesday, June 7. This important measure will require abortionists to provide information to their patients about the abortion procedure. A woman considering an abortion will also have the opportunity to see an ultrasound of her unborn child before choosing to have the abortion. Legislative staff estimates this bill will save the lives of almost 3,000 children each year.
Contact your State Representative NOW!
HB 854, will require all doctors who do abortions to provide specific information to the women who are making the irreversible decision to end the life of their unborn child.
The bill requires a 24-hour waiting period before an abortion could be performed in North Carolina. That time period would start after the woman is provided with the following information:
- The medical risks associated with the procedure
- The psychological risks
- The probable gestational age of the unborn child
- Information about the opportunity to view an ultrasound
- The name of the physician who will perform the abortion
- Whether the abortionist has malpractice liability insurance
- The location of the hospital that offers obstetrical or gynecological care within 30 miles where the abortionist has clinical privileges, should hospitalization be necessary
This bill is expected to go to full House for a vote as early as Tuesday, June 7. It must pass the House before the "crossover" deadline at the end of the day on June 9. Please go to our Citizen Action Center and call or email your representative by clicking on the link below.
Please contact your Representative NOW and ask them to SUPPORT HB 854-Abortion-Woman's Right to Know Act.
PS: We hope you will forward this legislative alert to your those who support this effort. Thanks for your help!
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