This bill mandates that any physician or healthcare provider who prescribes, dispenses, or administers medication for the purpose of inducing an abortion must provide patients with a specific written notice. The notice informs patients that they and their families may hold various parties, including the manufacturer, distributor, and healthcare provider, financially accountable for any adverse outcomes related to the medication, such as death, injury, complications, or failure of the medication to terminate the pregnancy. It also emphasizes the patient's right to disclose their use of abortion-inducing medication when seeking emergency care without facing criminal or civil penalties.
The bill includes definitions for "abortion" and "physician" as per existing law (K.S.A. 65-6701) and will take effect upon publication in the statute book. The intent of the legislation is to ensure that patients are fully informed of their rights and potential liabilities associated with medication abortions.