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Committee advances bill requiring certain ultrasounds to be performed by qualified personnel; opponents say it targets pregnancy centers

New Jersey General Assembly Committee · November 14, 2024
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Summary

AB4332 would require ultrasounds at 'limited service pregnancy centers' be performed by healthcare professionals whose scope includes ultrasound; multiple pregnancy‑center groups and national advocates opposed the measure, arguing it singles out centers and may raise constitutional concerns; the committee released the bill as amended.

The committee released Assembly Bill 4332, which would require that ultrasounds performed on pregnant women at a "limited service pregnancy center" be conducted by a health‑care professional whose scope of practice includes such examinations. The sponsor also offered an amendment to allow registered diagnostic medical sonographers (RDMS) or those with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists credentials to perform the scans.

Opponents, including the New Jersey Association…

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