Life Gauge bill Idea # 20. Two identifications.
Suggested changes to language ---
"Every facility which performs any abortion shall require two forms of
identification from the person on whom an abortion shall be performed. At
least one form of identification shall bear a photograph of the person seeking
the abortion. The terms of this section shall not apply if the abortion is
performed in any situation in which the life of the person seeking the abortion
is in imminent danger. Failure to comply with the terms of this section
shall result in a fine of not less than five-hundred dollars for each
offense. A second offense within a period of three years shall result in
the closing of the facility in which the abortions were performed for not less
than three years. Nothing in this section shall be construed or interpreted to endorse, allow,
permit, or approve of any abortion."
A BILL to amend the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §16-2B-5,relating to requiring that any person seeking an abortion provide two forms of identification, one of which must be a valid governmental form of identification. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:
ARTICLE 2B. FAMILY PLANNING AND CHILD SPACING.
§16-2B-5. Identification required from persons seeking abortion.(a) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any person seeking an abortion in this State shall provide at least two forms of identification, one of which must be a valid governmental form of identification.