McCollum, who is spearheading a lawsuit for 20 states fighting the federal healthcare overhaul as an unconstitutional mandate, wants Crist to approve the measure, HB 1143, imposing the new requirement on women.
``It is important to note that viewing the ultrasound is optional for women,'' McCollum wrote.
``They can simply decline to view the ultrasound and sign a form. Ensuring that patients are fully informed prior to making a critical healthcare decision should be a policy we all support.''
McCollum, a Republican candidate for governor, also pointed out that other provisions of the wide-ranging healthcare bill also prohibit state government from requiring Floridians to have health insurance, except as a condition of employment or enrollment in a state university. It also prohibits taxpayer funded abortions.
The measure would become law July 1.
House Speaker Larry Cretul, R-Ocala, has not yet sent the legislation to Crist for action.
Although the measure was approved 35 days ago, the House is expected to wait until as late as June 15 to send it to the governor, who has said he is leaning toward vetoing the measure.
Crist would have 15 days to act on the legislation.
Meanwhile, lawmakers supporting the measure are hoping pressure will build on Crist to sign it.
Through Tuesday, the governor's office reported it had received 20,732 phone calls, letters and e-mails in support of the legislation and 14,427 opposed.
To e-mail Gov. Crist in support or opposition to HB 1143, you can e-mail him at the following address: Char lie.Crist@MyFlorida.com.
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