A Washington state measure that prohibits legal action against people seeking an abortion and those who aid them was signed into law Thursday by the governor, in a move designed to rebut recent actions by conservative states. FOX13
and those who aid them was signed into law Thursday by the governor, in a move designed to rebut recent actions by conservative states.
The bill signing comes just days after the Legislature in neighboring Idaho approved a bill that allows lawsuits by potential family members to enforce a ban on abortions performed after six weeks of pregnancy.Conservative legislatures in several states have either passed or proposed new abortion restrictions in anticipation of possible changes to the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court.
"It's modernizing the language so it becomes more inclusive, and the most important part for me is really, it strengthens the protection for both patients and providers against any actions, who are adding or assisting an individual exercising their rights," said Rep. My-Linh Thai, who sponsored the bill.
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