Ultrasound Informed Consent Act (HR)
January 3, 2025
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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The bill establishes new federal standards for medical providers performing ultrasounds, which would dictate the information patients must receive before undergoing the procedure.
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Medical providers
Providers would be required to comply with new federal informed consent standards for ultrasound procedures.
Patients
Patients would receive specific information regarding ultrasound procedures as mandated by the proposed federal standards.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
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Why It Matters
The bill establishes new federal standards for medical providers performing ultrasounds, which would dictate the information patients must receive before undergoing the procedure.
Key Facts
- The bill is titled the 'Ultrasound Informed Consent Act'.
- The bill is classified as an HR (House of Representatives) bill.
- The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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