This paper reviews reproductive health-related legislation introduced and acted on in the 50 states of the US to August 31, 1992. California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin had not, however, closed session as of the end of August, and the legislatures of Arkansas, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, and Texas did not convene in 1992. Subjects addressed include abortion, family planning services, sex education, teenage pregnancy, adoption, infertility, maternal and infant care, and sexually transmitted diseases/AIDS. Specifically under abortion, the paper considers the status of legal abortion, parental consent, informed consent and waiting periods, and clinic licensing and harassment of providers. Subtopics on family planning, NORPLANT, welfare reform, sex education, and teen pregnancy prevention are then presented, followed by a review of current issues in adoption, infertility, and surrogacy contracts. Prenatal and infant care, perinatal drug and alcohol abuse, and family/medical leave are also covered. Closing section address HIV testing, consent, and notification; education and prevention strategies; treatment, insurance coverage, and discrimination.

来源：State reproductive health monitor : legislative proposals and actions 1992 年 3卷 3期