New York A03694 mandates that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and review the ultrasound images before giving informed consent.

New York A03694, known as the "New York ultrasound informed consent act," amends the public health law to require abortion providers to perform an obstetric ultrasound on a pregnant woman before she gives informed consent for an abortion. The provider must explain what the ultrasound is depicting and display the images for the woman to review. The ultrasound must include details such as the dimensions of the embryo or fetus, cardiac activity if present, and the presence of external members and internal organs. The woman can choose to decline viewing the images.

New York A03694 mandates that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and review the ultrasound images before giving informed consent.

New York A03694, known as the "New York ultrasound informed consent act," amends the public health law to require abortion providers to perform an obstetric ultrasound on a pregnant woman before she gives informed consent for an abortion. The provider must explain what the ultrasound is depicting and display the images for the woman to review. The ultrasound must include details such as the dimensions of the embryo or fetus, cardiac activity if present, and the presence of external members and internal organs. The woman can choose to decline viewing the images.