Abortion - Page 133

Utah judge delays implementing state’s first-in-the-nation abortion clinic ban

May 3, 2023

Utah judge delays implementing state’s first-in-the-nation abortion clinic ban

As a Utah court deliberates over a lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood, a judge has delayed an abortion clinic ban that sought to restrict clinics from applying for certain licenses

California creates hotline to provide legal help related to abortion

May 3, 2023

California creates hotline to provide legal help related to abortion

California, along with law firms and advocacy groups, are planning to create a hotline that offers pro bono legal services for those seeking help related to accessing abortion.

New York to let pharmacists sell prescription contraceptives

May 2, 2023

New York to let pharmacists sell prescription contraceptives

New York will allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control pills and devices without a medical referral under a law going into effect next November.

Ohio constitutional amendment reform effort hits another roadblock

May 2, 2023

Ohio constitutional amendment reform effort hits another roadblock

An effort to raise the Ohio Constitution's vote threshold for new amendments has reached another roadblock after missing a voting deadline in two legislative committees.

Oregon Republicans slam bill that allows sex change, abortion for minors without parental consent: 'a new low'

May 2, 2023

Oregon Republicans slam bill that allows sex change, abortion for minors without parental consent: 'a new low'

Oregon Republicans are slamming a bill from state House Democrats that allows minors to undergo sex reassignment surgery or get an abortion without their parent's permission.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signs law allowing women to obtain birth control without doctor's prescription

May 2, 2023

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signs law allowing women to obtain birth control without doctor's prescription

A new Indiana law will allow women to obtain birth control without a prescription from a doctor. The new law comes months after lawmakers enacted a statewide abortion ban.

Montana judge halts rule that would have restricted Medicaid coverage to some abortions

May 2, 2023

Montana judge halts rule that would have restricted Medicaid coverage to some abortions

A judge in Montana has blocked a new rule that would have restricted Medicaid-covered abortion procedures to only patients that needed it medically.

Oregon Dems advance sweeping bill aimed at protecting abortion, gender surgery

May 2, 2023

Oregon Dems advance sweeping bill aimed at protecting abortion, gender surgery

Democrats have passed an Oregon bill aimed at protecting abortion and sex reassignment health care after Republican lawmakers sought through various motions to postpone the vote.

Republicans have to get real about abortion to win in 2024

May 2, 2023

Republicans have to get real about abortion to win in 2024

In the wake of Dobbs, Republicans are busily constructing their own extreme abortion policies, which is not sitting well with voters, even in red states.

Maine poised to allow abortions after fetal viability with medical referral

May 1, 2023

Maine poised to allow abortions after fetal viability with medical referral

A proposal to allow abortion after fetal viability, championed by Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills, appears likely to pass the state's Legislature.