Maryland HB1281 mandates ultrasound imaging and a waiting period before an abortion, with exceptions for rape, incest, and medical necessity.

Maryland HB1281 establishes requirements for ultrasound imaging and a waiting period before performing an abortion. It mandates that a medical professional perform a transabdominal ultrasound and offer the woman options, including the opportunity to view the ultrasound image and hear the fetal heartbeat. The woman must receive written certification of these offers. If the woman resides at least a certain distance from the abortion facility, she must wait a specified number of hours after the ultrasound before the abortion can be performed.

Maryland HB1281 mandates ultrasound imaging and a waiting period before an abortion, with exceptions for rape, incest, and medical necessity.

Maryland HB1281 establishes requirements for ultrasound imaging and a waiting period before performing an abortion. It mandates that a medical professional perform a transabdominal ultrasound and offer the woman options, including the opportunity to view the ultrasound image and hear the fetal heartbeat. The woman must receive written certification of these offers. If the woman resides at least a certain distance from the abortion facility, she must wait a specified number of hours after the ultrasound before the abortion can be performed.