Ultrasound and Waiting Period to Become Law in North Carolina After Veto Override

by Eleanore Strong | Jul 29, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, Ultrasound

New requirements for women seeking an abortion will soon be in place after Republican state lawmakers successfully defeated a veto issued by Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue. The Senate voted 29-19 in favor of the legislation, which would require women to wait at least 24...

North Carolina Governor Vetoes Ultrasound and Waiting Period Bill

by Eleanore Strong | Jun 27, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, Ultrasound

North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue today vetoed legislation calling for a 24-hour waiting period before an abortion. The legislation also required medical personnel to present to patients an ultrasound image of the fetus along with information about possible...

Texas Governor Signs Bill on Sonograms Before Abortion

by Eleanore Strong | May 20, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, Ultrasound

Texas Governor Rick Perry on Thursday signed into law a measure requiring women seeking an abortion to first get a sonogram (ultrasound). Such laws have been proven to reduce abortion rates, as women have the opportunity to become fully informed about the choice they...

Illinois Ultrasound Bill Not Called for Vote

by Eleanore Strong | Apr 19, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, Ultrasound

Illinois House Bill 786, the Ultrasound Opportunity Act, was not called for a vote prior to the legislature’s spring recess. Action was stalled due to the filing and studying by pro-abortion House leadership of 16 fiscal notes about the bill’s financial...

Proposal Would Require Ultrasound Offers Before Abortions

by Eleanore Strong | Apr 15, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, Ultrasound

House Bill would require abortion providers to give women seeking abortions the opportunity to view an active ultrasound before the procedure is performed. The measure also requires facilities to report how many women choose to view the ultrasound. Source:...

Ultrasounds and Abortion: State of the Law and Legislation

by Eleanore Strong | Apr 13, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, Ultrasound

Chicago Tribune op-ed columnist Eric Zorn recently shared comprehensive information about the status of ultrasound legislation in various states, including existing laws as well as legislation proposed this year. The discussion was prompted by the introduction of an...