Informed Consent Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 31, 1986)
Informed Consent Act - Prohibits any individual who is employed in a health facility owned or operated by the Government, in a health facility which receives Federal financial assistance, or who receives any Federal financial assistance from performing an abortion on a pregnant woman, unless such individual obtained informed consent from such woman. Excepts medical emergencies from such prohibition.
Sets forth enforcement provisions for agencies which provide financial assistance under this Act. Authorizes individuals aggrieved by the failure of compliance with this Act to seek appropriate relief in the U.S. district courts.
What just happenedAug 7, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Aug 7, 1986CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jul 31, 1986IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 31, 1986IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 31, 1986IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House