The Women's Right to Know Act, as outlined in HB 562-FN, requires that informed consent be obtained before an abortion can be performed. The bill defines necessary terms and mandates that women must be informed of the medical risks associated with abortion, the probable gestational age of the fetus, and the risks of carrying the pregnancy to term. It also requires that women be informed about the possibility of reversing the effects of a chemical abortion, the availability of medical assistance benefits for prenatal care, the potential financial responsibility of the father, and alternatives to abortion. This information must be provided at least 24 hours before the abortion, and state-provided materials must be offered to the woman, which she can review 24 hours before the procedure or receive by mail 72 hours prior. The bill includes provisions for information delivery through a translator and protects physicians from liability when following the informed consent provisions for chemical abortions.

The bill also stipulates that the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) create and distribute materials to inform women about pregnancy-related services and the development of the embryo or fetus, as well as the methods and risks associated with abortion and carrying a child to term. These materials must be objective, nonjudgmental, and scientifically accurate, and they must be available on the DHHS website. Women are required to certify in writing that they have received this information before an abortion is performed. The fiscal note indicates an indeterminate impact on state expenditures, with costs estimated at $11,800 for preprinted materials or at least $50,000 for designing and distributing materials if not preprinted. Additional costs may include establishing a 24-hour call line and allocating staff resources, with an estimated annual cost of $10,500 for a Nurse Coordinator's time. The act is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2024.