WV HB2455 | 2010 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 4-1)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-01-13 - To House Health and Human Resources
Pending: House Health & Human Resources Committee
Status: Introduced on January 13 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-01-13 - To House Health and Human Resources
Pending: House Health & Human Resources Committee
Summary
The purpose of this bill is relative to parental involvement in the minor's decision to obtain an abortion. The bill requires physicians to obtain proof of age prior to the performance of an abortion on a pregnant woman. The bill provides for a constructive notice to parents of minors, and maintains information for a specified period in the minor's medical file. The bill creates penalties. The bill also provides for collection of fetal tissue in instances when the minor alleges sexual assault. Finally, the bill mandates specific reporting requirements.
Title
Relating to parental notification requirements for obtaining abortions by unemancipated minors
Sponsors
Del. Brent Boggs [D] | Del. John Ellem [R] | Del. Patrick Lane [R] | Del. Patti Schoen [R] |
Del. Kelli Sobonya [R] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2010-01-13 | To House Health and Human Resources | |
2010-01-13 | Introduced in House | |
2010-01-13 | To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary | |
2010-01-13 | Filed for introduction |
Subjects
Code Citations
Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
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16 | 2F | 2 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
16 | 2F | 3 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
16 | 2F | 4 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
16 | 2F | 6 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
16 | 2F | 8 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
16 | 2F | 8a | New Code | See Bill Text |
16 | 2F | 9 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
West Virginia State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2455&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |