This bill mandates that a pregnant woman must be given the opportunity to view an active ultrasound, ultrasound images, and listen to the fetal heart tone of her unborn child prior to undergoing an abortion. The bill outlines that the healthcare provider must inform the woman of these options and obtain her signature on a certification form acknowledging that she was informed. Exceptions to this requirement are provided for situations where the abortion is necessary to save the woman's life, prevent serious risk of substantial impairment, or remove an ectopic pregnancy. A civil penalty of $1,000 is imposed on those who perform or attempt to perform an abortion in violation of this section.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 50-20-105 of the Montana Code Annotated to include the development of a certification form for compliance with the new requirements. It also repeals Section 50-20-113, which previously addressed similar provisions. The new section is intended to be integrated into Title 50, chapter 20, part 1 of the Montana Code Annotated, ensuring that the provisions apply consistently within that legal framework.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 50-20-105