Wyoming HB0117 mandates informed consent for elective abortions, requiring providers to disclose specific information and prohibiting coercion.
Wyoming HB0117 establishes requirements for informed consent before elective abortions. It mandates that providers disclose detailed information about the abortion procedure, risks, and alternatives. The bill prohibits coercing a woman into having an abortion and allows for civil actions against those who perform abortions without proper consent or who coerce patients. Successful plaintiffs can receive liquidated remedial damages, compensatory damages, and attorney fees. The act also defines terms such as "abortion-inducing drug" and "chemical abortion.
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