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Wyoming outlaws abortion pills, becoming first state to enact ban

March 18, 2023

Wyoming outlaws abortion pills, becoming first state to enact ban

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill outlawing the use or prescription of medication abortion pills after it was passed by the state legislature earlier this month.

Vermont Senate passes bill protecting providers of abortions, trans procedures from legal action

March 17, 2023

Vermont Senate passes bill protecting providers of abortions, trans procedures from legal action

The Vermont Senate on Friday passed a bill that would eliminate most legal liabilities for abortion and sex change providers, protecting the procedures under state law.

California bill protects doctors who mail abortion pills to out-of-state patients

March 17, 2023

California bill protects doctors who mail abortion pills to out-of-state patients

New California legislation would protect doctors who mail abortion pills to patients in other states, as well as those who mail contraceptives and transgender-related medications.

Nevada considers enshrining abortion rights in state constitution

March 17, 2023

Nevada considers enshrining abortion rights in state constitution

A Nevada Senate majority leader introduced a state constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights Thursday. The proposal would offer the highest level of state protection.

New Mexico can now override city governments from adopting abortion restrictions

March 17, 2023

New Mexico can now override city governments from adopting abortion restrictions

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham enacted a new abortion-rights law Thursday. The state would be able to override local ordinances that want to limit abortion access.

Florida GOP lawmakers advance 6-week abortion ban with some exceptions: 'a policy that supports life'

March 16, 2023

Florida GOP lawmakers advance 6-week abortion ban with some exceptions: 'a policy that supports life'

Florida' Republican-led House Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee on Thursday voted along party lines to advance a six-week abortion ban.

ND Supreme Court upholds injunction on state's plan to outlaw most abortions

March 16, 2023

ND Supreme Court upholds injunction on state's plan to outlaw most abortions

The North Dakota Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that an injunction on a law banning all abortions not performed in rape, incest or life-threatening situations will remain in place.

Women’s safety should not be a ‘political football’ on abortion pill debate: Carrie Severino

March 16, 2023

Women’s safety should not be a ‘political football’ on abortion pill debate: Carrie Severino

Judicial Crisis Network President Carrie Severino says the abortion pill can have ‘health consequences’ without a doctor’s examination, as a federal judge weighs the lawsuit to ban the drug.

Senate Republicans push to end Pentagon’s policy of funding abortion travel

March 16, 2023

Senate Republicans push to end Pentagon’s policy of funding abortion travel

Sen. Joni Ernst and dozens of Senate Republicans proposed legislation to end the Pentagon's policy of reimbursing service members for abortion-related travel.

Utah governor signs abortion clinic ban in latest post-Roe move to defend 'innocent' and 'unborn'

March 16, 2023

Utah governor signs abortion clinic ban in latest post-Roe move to defend 'innocent' and 'unborn'

Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a law Wednesday which will ban abortion clinics next year, pending potential legal challenges as the state navigates the post-Roe legal landscape.