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Committee approves bill requiring abortion providers to hold hospital transfer agreements amid heated testimony
Summary
Senate Bill 527, which would require abortion providers to maintain a hospital transfer agreement and make human‑trafficking information available, passed the committee after opponents said transfer/admitting provisions would restrict access and supporters said it ensures continuity of care.
The Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 527 after debate and public testimony. The measure requires abortion providers to have a written transfer agreement with a hospital to accept patients if unforeseen complications arise and requires facilities to make available a human‑trafficking information card known as "Laura's card." Senator Gilmore, sponsor of the bill, described it as a continuity‑of‑care measure and said it…
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