House panel debates ultrasound bill

The House State Affairs Committee is holding a hearing this morning on HB 516, Rep. Ron Nate’s bill to require women seeking abortions to be provided with a state-compiled list of providers who could provide them with free ultrasounds, and told they have a right to a free ultrasound and to hear a fetal heart monitor. Among those testifying so far was Kerry Uhlenkott, legislative coordinator of Right to Life of Idaho. “We are asking your support of the ultrasound bill,” she told the committee/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here.

Question: Should the state be required to provide a woman seeking an abortion a list of providers who could provide them with free ultrasounds?