S COW:S Did not consider for COW
Summary
The bill would force anyone performing an elective abortion to give the patient a written statement with extensive information about the procedure, risks, alternatives, and fetal characteristics, and to obtain written consent at least 24 hours before the abortion. It also creates a civil cause of action for the woman or certain close relatives to recover at least $25,000 plus any compensatory damages if the abortion was performed without proper consent, under coercion, or due to negligent or reckless conduct. The measure did not advance and failed to be considered.
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