Weakened ultrasound law passes WV Senate unanimouslyLifeSiteNews: “A bill requiring that women be given the opportunity to view any ultrasound image of their child taken before or during an abortion passed the West Virginia Senate unanimously on Saturday. The measure passed after an amendment was added to repeal penalties against physicians violating West Virginia’s Right to Know law.” SB 597: Requiring women seeking abortion opportunity to see fetus ultrasound image House equivalent: HB 4517 (3.2.2010) Associated Press: “Senators voted 25-7 on Tuesday to pass the measure, which would require abortion providers to offer the option of viewing ultrasound images if they’re called for by the medical standard of care.”
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