This bill mandates the collection and reporting of abortion statistics by health care providers and medical facilities. It repeals and reenacts RSA 329:49, which outlines the reporting requirements for health care providers who perform abortions. Under the new provisions, health care providers must report specific information to the medical facility where the abortion is performed, including the date and place of the procedure, the age and state of residence of the pregnant patient, the method used, the gestational age at the time of the abortion, and any prescriptions written for inducing abortion. Importantly, the bill clarifies that the reporting requirements do not necessitate the disclosure of personally identifiable health care information.

Additionally, the medical facility is required to compile and report this information to the Department of Health and Human Services at least annually, or as directed by the commissioner. The commissioner is tasked with preparing statistical tables based on the collected data regarding maternal health, abortion procedures, and gestational age, and must present an annual report to the General Court. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.