SB 109/CI (BR 1727) - J. Westwood, D. Boswell, R. Roeding, K. Stine
AN ACT relating to reproductive health care.
Amend KRS 311.720 to include the use of abortifacients, including Mifepristone in the definition of "abortion"; amend KRS 311.732 to include Mifepristone in the definition of "abortion"; and create a new section of KRS Chapter 315 to prohibit a pharmacist who objects to dispensing medication or devices that may terminate a pregnancy from liability; prohibit discrimination against a pharmacist who objects to dispensing medication that may terminate a pregnancy.
SB 109 - AMENDMENTS
SCS/CI - Clarify that the discrimination protections extend to a pharmacist who objects to dispensing medication or devices prescribed for the purpose of terminating a pregnancy, rather than medication or devices that may terminate a pregnancy.
Jan 16-introduced in Senate
Jan 18-to Health and Welfare (S)
Feb 13-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute
Feb 14-2nd reading, to Rules
Feb 19-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 20, 2002
Feb 20-3rd reading, passed 36-2 with Committee Substitute
Feb 21-received in House
Feb 22-to Judiciary (H)
