legislation: 99-s-2420

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99-s-2420 99 s 2420 Informed Consent Act Health 1986-05-07 1986-05-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH] NH R H000951 4 Informed Consent Act - Prohibits any individual who is employed in a health facility owned or operated by the Federal 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. 2025-08-29T16:30:25Z  

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