Republicans put forward more abortion-related bills

Lawmakers heard two bills Wednesday morning that would prevent the use of taxpayer dollars for abortion.

The bills, HB-434 and HB 596, are just the most recent pieces of legislation attempting to limit abortion access. Earlier this week, lawmakers heard several bills that would criminalize abortion, prohibit late-term abortions and remove restrictions on picketing outside abortion clinics.

Vanessa Sheehan, a Milford Republican and the primary sponsor of HB-434, said her bill would merely codify a practice that has existed for years. The state’s budget has prohibited public funding for abortions for years.

She said the bill would not prohibit Planned Parenthood or other organizations that perform abortions from receiving funding for other services.

Read more: https://www.concordmonitor.com/abortion-public-funding-38800838