OCT 29, 1986

Concerning a bill similar to H.3202, which is planned to be introduced by you during the next legislative year. In summary, H.3202 amends Section 44-41-70 of the Code by requiring the Department of Health and Environmental Control to "promulgate and enforce regulations" for the furnishing of proof of age before an abortion is performed and proof of required relationship whenever consent for performance of an abortion is given for a person under sixteen years of age as provided for in Section 44-41-30. The proposed bill further provides that violation of such regulations by any hospital or other facility may subject such entity to decertification by DHEC and is a misdemeanor punishable by a $2000 fine or imprisonment for two years or both.

Requested by: The Honorable Robert W. Hayes, Jr., Member, House of Representatives

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