Bill would require doctors to confirm abortion request is voluntary

Women could not receive drugs that induce abortions unless a doctor gives them a physical exam and is in the same room when they receive the drugs, under a bill before a Senate committee Tuesday. In testimony to the Senate Committee on Health Tuesday, abortion opponents said the legislation is needed to ensure that doctors aren't using web cameras to consult with women about the drugs and that women aren't being pressured into receiving abortions. Opponents of the legislation said that the web camera technique is not used in Wisconsin currently, that state law already requires abortions be voluntary and that the bill is intended to make it harder for women to get an abortion. (JOURNAL SENTINEL, 12/14)