HB 156 - Women's Informed Consent Protection Act; enact
Sponsored By
- (1) Buckner,Debbie 130th
- (2) Hugley,Carolyn 133rd
- (3) Powell,Alan 29th
- (4) Porter,DuBose 143rd
- (5) Jamieson,Jeanette 28th
- (6) Gardner,Pat 57th
Committees
- HC:H&HS
- SC:
Current Status
01/28/05 - House Second ReadersFirst Reader Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to consent for surgical or medical treatment, so as to provide for a short title; to require that a female give her informed consent prior to an abortion; to require that certain information be provided to or made available to a female prior to an abortion; to require a written acknowledgment of receipt of such information; to define informed consent procedures; to provide for the preparation and availability of certain information; to provide for procedures in a medical emergency; to provide that a physician who complies with this article shall not be civilly liable for failure to obtain informed consent; to make conforming amendments to existing law; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Status History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/27/2005 | House First Readers |
| 01/28/2005 | House Second Readers |