House Sponsors: ZICKUS-HARTKE-PARKE-PHELPS-ROSKAM, BIGGINS, BOST, JOHNSON,TOM AND NOLAND. Short description: WOMANS RT TO KNOW ACT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Woman's Right to Know Act. Requires informed consent of a woman before an abortion may be performed on her. Requires that at least 24 hours before an impending abortion, the physician or a qualified person must give the woman specific oral and printed information concerning abortion. Requires the Department of Public Health to develop and make available printed and video materials. Requires a facility other than a hospital that offers abortion services to have a physician with full admitting privileges at a nearby hospital for follow-up care for the facility's patients who receive abortion services. Provides for emergencies. Violation of the Act is a Class A misdemeanor and is grounds under the Medical Practice Act of 1987 for disciplinary action against a physician. Provides for civil penalties. Effective 90 days after becoming law. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status