Physician presence for abortion-inducing drugs.

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NOTE: This section is conditionally repealed upon certification by the Attorney General that either of the conditions set forth in Laws 2021, c. 308, § 18 have been met. (See end of section for those conditions.)

When RU-486 (mifepristone) or any other drug or chemical is used for the purpose of performing or inducing an abortion, the physician who is prescribing, dispensing, or otherwise providing the drug or chemical shall be physically present, in person, in the same room as the patient when the drug or chemical is first provided to the patient.

Added by Laws 2012, c. 170, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2012.

NOTE: Section 18 of Laws 2021, c. 308 provides:


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