Kansas bill requires more details about abortion providers

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A proposed law in Kansas would require that information given to women seeking an abortion also include details about the abortion provider's medical credentials, malpractice insurance and past disciplinary action. And that it be printed in a specific 12-point font.

Kansas law already requires that women receive printed information ahead of an abortion, such as the name of their doctor and details about the procedure and its risks.

Lawmakers are now considering a bill that would require more details about the abortion providers, including when they received their medical degrees, when they started working at a clinic, any past disciplinary action and if they live in Kansas. The bill also would require that the information be printed in black ink, in 12-point Times New Roman font, The Wichita Eagle (http://bit.ly/2lnCUCq ) reported.

Supporters say the information would provide necessary transparency. Opponents say the bill is designed to undermine confidence in physicians.

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