Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 641 - Public Health Department
Chapter 89 - Decision-making Assistance Program and Parental Notification of Intent to Terminate a Pregnancy Through Abortion
Rule 641-89.12 - Initial Appointment of a Pregnant Minor With a Licensed Physician From Whom an Abortion Is Sought and Certification Procedure for the Decision-making Assistance Program
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
(1) A licensed physician from whom a pregnant minor is seeking the performance of an abortion shall offer the viewing of the video and the written decision-making materials to the pregnant minor during the initial appointment relating to those services.
(2) The pregnant minor shall sign and date the certification form provided in the written decision-making materials or an exact replica certifying that she has been offered a viewing of the video and the written decision-making materials.
(3) A licensed physician shall not knowingly perform an abortion on a pregnant minor prior to obtaining the completed certification form and completing the notification process.
