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Michigan Republicans have introduced a bill requiring all women to undergo a transvaginal ultrasound before obtaining an abortion, a move that rekindles last years firestorm when other GOP-led states were considering similar measures.
The legislation introduced Tuesday in the state House ensures the performance of a diagnostic ultrasound examination of the fetus at least two hours before an abortion is performed and requires her to sign a consent form prior to the abortion. The bill was introduced by state Rep. Joel Johnson (R) and cosponsored by 22 fellow lawmakers.
Johnson was not available for comment Wednesday, but his legislative aide, Ben Frederick, confirmed to TPM that, while the legislation does not specifically mention transvaginal ultrasounds, the bill aims to require women to undergo a transvaginal ultrasound prior to receiving an abortion.
Katie Carey, a spokeswoman for Michigans House Democratic Leader Tim Greimel, categorically said the bill would mandate transvaginal ultrasounds for women before an abortion.
Read more: Transvaginal Ultrasound Bill Introduced In Michigan | TPMDC
Additional article with image on the following link:
Michigan GOP Would Force Women To Undergo Invasive Ultrasounds Before Getting An Abortion
Michigan GOP Would Force Women To Undergo Invasive Ultrasounds Before Getting An Abortion | ThinkProgress
The legislation introduced Tuesday in the state House ensures the performance of a diagnostic ultrasound examination of the fetus at least two hours before an abortion is performed and requires her to sign a consent form prior to the abortion. The bill was introduced by state Rep. Joel Johnson (R) and cosponsored by 22 fellow lawmakers.
Johnson was not available for comment Wednesday, but his legislative aide, Ben Frederick, confirmed to TPM that, while the legislation does not specifically mention transvaginal ultrasounds, the bill aims to require women to undergo a transvaginal ultrasound prior to receiving an abortion.
Katie Carey, a spokeswoman for Michigans House Democratic Leader Tim Greimel, categorically said the bill would mandate transvaginal ultrasounds for women before an abortion.
Read more: Transvaginal Ultrasound Bill Introduced In Michigan | TPMDC
Additional article with image on the following link:
Michigan GOP Would Force Women To Undergo Invasive Ultrasounds Before Getting An Abortion
Michigan GOP Would Force Women To Undergo Invasive Ultrasounds Before Getting An Abortion | ThinkProgress
