Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB2463

Introduced
6/28/24  

Caption

In abortion, further providing for medical consultation and judgment and for informed consent.

Impact

The legislation, if enacted, would amend existing statutes to impose stricter guidelines on how informed consent is obtained in abortion cases. This could lead to changes in the procedures that healthcare providers follow before performing an abortion, including potentially affecting how clinics operate. There is a concern among advocates for reproductive rights that these added requirements could create barriers for patients seeking abortions, thereby affecting accessibility and potentially leading to delays in care.

Summary

House Bill 2463 focuses on enhancing the informed consent process related to abortion services. The bill proposes further requirements for medical consultation and the judgment of healthcare providers when it comes to abortion procedures. This could potentially involve additional disclosures to patients about the risks and implications of the procedure, aiming to ensure that individuals are making fully informed decisions about their health care options. The intention is to strengthen the ethical standards surrounding patient consent in the context of abortion care.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB 2463 appears deeply divided along partisan lines. Supporters, predominantly from conservative circles, argue that the bill is a necessary measure to protect patients and ensure they are fully aware of their medical choices. Conversely, opponents, primarily from liberal and reproductive rights advocacy groups, see it as an infringement on women's healthcare rights and a potential undermining of access to necessary medical services. This discourse reflects broader societal debates regarding women's rights and healthcare autonomy.

Contention

Notable points of contention include the bill's implications on the doctor-patient relationship and the potential for increased administrative burdens on healthcare providers. Critics are concerned that the requirements laid out in HB 2463 may create an environment where medical professionals feel pressured to provide excessive amounts of information that may not directly pertain to the health needs of the patient, potentially leading to confusion or distress. The bill's proponents insist that it aims to enhance patient understanding and acknowledgment of informed consent without compromising access to timely healthcare.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB165

In abortion, further providing for medical consultation and judgment.

PA HB753

In abortion, further providing for medical consultation and judgment.

PA HB320

In abortion, further providing for legislative intent, providing for fetal heartbeat examination and further providing for medical consultation and judgment, for abortion on unborn child of 24 or more weeks gestational age and for reporting.

PA HB1740

In abortion, further providing for legislative intent, providing for fetal heartbeat examination and further providing for medical consultation and judgment and for abortion on unborn child of 24 or more weeks gestational age; and making an editorial change.

PA HB26

In provisions relating to abortion, repealing provisions relating to short title of chapter and to legislative intent, further providing for definitions, repealing provisions relating to medical consultation and judgment, to informed consent, to parental consent, to abortion facilities, to printed information, to Commonwealth interference prohibited, to spousal notice, to determination of gestational age, to abortion on unborn child of 24 or more weeks gestational age, to infanticide, to prohibited acts and to reporting, further providing for publicly owned facilities, public officials and public funds and for fetal experimentation and repealing provisions relating to civil penalties, to criminal penalties, to State Board of Medicine and State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and to construction; providing for reproductive rights; repealing provisions relating to compliance with Federal health care legislation as to regulation of insurers and related persons generally; and imposing penalties.

PA SB837

In provisions relating to abortion, repealing provisions relating to short title of chapter and to legislative intent, further providing for definitions, repealing provisions relating to medical consultation and judgment, to informed consent, to parental consent, to abortion facilities, to printed information, to Commonwealth interference prohibited, to spousal notice, to determination of gestational age, to abortion on unborn child of 24 or more weeks gestational age, to infanticide, to prohibited acts and to reporting, further providing for publicly owned facilities, public officials and public funds and for fetal experimentation and repealing provisions relating to civil penalties, to criminal penalties, to State Board of Medicine and State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and to construction; providing for reproductive rights; repealing provisions relating to compliance with Federal health care legislation as to regulation of insurers and related persons generally; imposing penalties; and making an editorial change.

PA HB2304

In provisions relating to abortion, repealing provisions relating to short title of chapter and to legislative intent, further providing for definitions, repealing provisions relating to medical consultation and judgment, to informed consent, to parental consent, to abortion facilities, to printed information, to Commonwealth interference prohibited, to spousal notice, to determination of gestational age, to abortion on unborn child of 24 or more weeks gestational age, to infanticide, to prohibited acts and to reporting, further providing for publicly owned facilities, public officials and public funds and for fetal experimentation and repealing provisions relating to civil penalties, to criminal penalties, to State Board of Medicine and State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and to construction; providing for reproductive rights; repealing provisions relating to compliance with Federal health care legislation as to regulation of insurers and related persons generally; imposing penalties; and making an editorial change.

PA HB636

Provides requirements for content and delivery of information regarding abortion in certain medical settings and revises criteria for voluntary and informed consent to an abortion (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

PA SF2586

Health care providers providing patients with health information and services that are medically accurate; evidence-based, and appropriate for the patient authorization; informed consent requirements before abortions may be performed repeal

PA HB428

In assault, further providing for the offense of aggravated assault and for probable cause arrests in domestic violence cases; repealing provisions relating to abortion; in incapacitated persons, further providing for provisions concerning powers, duties and liabilities; providing for reproductive rights; imposing duties on the Department of Health; and imposing penalties.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.