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Amend the bill in section 3 in §1597-B in subsection 7 in paragraph B in the 9th line (page 3, line 41 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "48" and inserting the following: '96'
Amend the bill in section 3 in §1597-B in subsection 7 in paragraph B in the 10th line (page 3, line 42 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "48-hour" and inserting the following: '96-hour'
Amend the bill in section 3 in §1597-B in subsection 7 in paragraph B in the 11th line (page 3, line 43 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "48-hour" and inserting the following: '96-hour'
 
SUMMARY
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
This amendment gives the Probate Court or the District Court 96 hours to rule and issue findings of fact and conclusions of law on a minor’s or incapacitated person’s request for an abortion without the consent of the parent or legal guardian. The bill requires a decision within 48 hours.