HB 2030 -- Unborn Child Pain Prevention Act

Sponsor:  Davis

This bill establishes the Unborn Child Pain Prevention Act which
requires a physician to inform his or her patient whose
gestational age is 20 weeks or more and at least 24 hours before
an abortion is performed of her right to review literature on the
capacity of an unborn child to experience pain during the
procedure.  Before an abortion can be performed, the patient must
certify in writing that she has been informed of her opportunity
to review the literature; and the physician must keep a copy of
this certificate in the patient's file for at least three years.
A physician must also explain the option and medical risks
associated with administering an anesthetic or analgesic to
eliminate or alleviate pain to the unborn child.

The Department of Health and Senior Services is required to
publish within 90 days after the effective date information on
the provisions of the bill.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:45 am