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HB3621 • 2025

Prohibits abortions unless a health care provider first performs an ultrasound on the pregnant person, except in the case of a medical emergency.

Prohibits abortions unless a health care provider first performs an ultrasound on the pregnant person, except in the case of a medical emergency.

Abortion Healthcare
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Reschke
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-20 House

    Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care.

  3. 2025-02-18 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act requires a doctor to do an ultrasound at least three days before providing an abortion. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1).
Prohibits abortions unless a health care provider first performs an ultrasound on the pregnant person, except in the case of a medical emergency. Creates a civil penalty for a violation of the ultrasound requirement. Directs the Oregon Health Authority to deposit penalties assessed into the Oregon Student Assistance Fund for purposes of providing scholarships to foster children.
Relating to: Relating to prerequisites to performing abortions.
Current location: In House Committee