The bill, which the Legislature would have to pass Tuesday before a new round of lawmakers was sworn in Wednesday, would shield reproductive health care patients and providers from out-of-state legal action and widen access to reproductive care.
The Democratic-led House and Senate were working Tuesday to iron out differences in their versions of the bills. The Senate approved its version late Tuesday afternoon, and the bill headed back to the House. The proposal was introduced via amendments to existing acts rather than as a standalone bill that would require more time and scrutiny.
by signing up you agree to our terms of service "They know that the people in our state are not supportive of this type of legislation. Because if they were, they would pass this legislation in a conventional way," she said.