This bill mandates that healthcare providers in Kansas report specific abortion complications to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The term "abortion complication" is defined to include a wide range of physical and psychological conditions, such as uterine perforation, infection, pulmonary embolism, and psychological issues like depression and anxiety. Healthcare providers are required to submit detailed reports that include patient demographics, the type of abortion performed, and the nature of the complications treated. The Department will compile this data into a public report on a quarterly basis and submit aggregate data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention annually.
Additionally, the bill establishes that failure to report an abortion complication as required will be classified as a class B nonperson misdemeanor starting September 1, 2025. The Department is also tasked with ensuring that no identifying information about patients is included in the reports submitted to the CDC. This legislation aims to enhance the tracking and understanding of abortion-related complications in the state.