2009 House Bill 5155

Require offering emergency contraception to rape victims

Introduced in the House

June 25, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Rebekah Warren (D-53)

To require health care facilities that provide treatment to a woman who has been raped to offer the “morning after pill” emergency contraception.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 9, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 24, 2010

Passed in the House 66 to 42 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 25, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy