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Amend CSHB 15 on page 4, after line 12, by inserting the following:
(c) the pregnant woman may waive the requirements of subsection (a) by signing a waiver in substantially the following form:
"I understand that state law requires my physician, abortion provider, or certified sonographer to perform a live, real-time obstetric sonogram which displays images of the fetus or embryo in a quality consistent with current medical practice and in a manner in which I may view the images, and that my physician, abortion provider, or certified sonographer must provide a medical description of the dimensions of the embryo or fetus, including a description of the presence of cardiac activity, and the presence of arms, legs, external members, and internal organs. I understand that state law requires my physician, abortion provider, or certified sonographer must make audible the real-time heart auscultation and provide a simultaneous verbal explanation of the live, real-time heart auscultation. I hereby waive my right to receive this information, and I hereby affirm that if this information is offered, I will choose not to receive the information."
(d) a waiver executed by the pregnant woman under subsection (c) may substitute for the certification required by Section 171.054. A copy of the waiver shall be placed in the pregnant woman's medical file and retained in lieu of the certification under the procedures set forth in Section 171.054 (d).