The bill amends the Kansas woman's-right-to-know act by enhancing informed consent requirements prior to an abortion. It mandates that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment provide specific forms and notices to physicians, ensuring women receive comprehensive information about the abortion procedure, including details about the physician, associated risks, and alternatives. Key provisions include a 24-hour waiting period during which women must be informed in writing about various aspects of the abortion, including the potential for reversing a medication abortion using mifepristone. Physicians are also required to offer women the opportunity to view ultrasound images and listen to the heartbeat of the unborn child, with documentation of these offers.

Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements and penalties related to medication abortions, specifically those involving mifepristone. It mandates that a website provide relevant resources for patients seeking assistance to reverse a medication abortion and establishes penalties for violations, with first offenses classified as misdemeanors and subsequent offenses as felonies. The Department of Health and Environment is authorized to impose fines on facilities that fail to post required signage regarding medication abortions. The bill allows certain individuals to file civil actions against physicians who violate the law, with provisions to protect the anonymity of women involved in these cases. It also repeals existing statutes K.S.A. 65-6709 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 65-6716, asserting that the new provisions will supplement the existing woman's-right-to-know act.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 65-6709, 65-6716
Enrolled: 65-6709, 65-6716