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Posted: Thursday, February 3, 2011 6:15 am | Updated: 10:11 pm, Wed Feb 2, 2011.

GOP lawmaker wants women seeking abortion to see ultrasounds

By Tessa Muggeridge, Cronkite News Service East Valley Tribune

A Republican lawmaker wants to require women seeking abortions to have an ultrasound and listen to the heartbeat of the fetus at least one hour before the procedure, saying it would give them the necessary information to make an informed decision.

HB 2416, a wide-ranging bill sponsored by Rep. Kimberly Yee, R-Phoenix, would mandate that doctors point out the fetus’ various extremities, describe its position and offer a picture of the ultrasound to the woman. It would also ban phone or video consultations with doctors before abortions.

“Choosing an abortion is a decision that’s wrought with consequences, both physical and emotional,” Yee said. “We in this community need to make sure the decision can be made fully informed.”