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In reply to the discussion: Kentucky GOP files new abortion ban: The only 'choice' women have is 'to conceive or not conceive' [View all]Eugene
(61,872 posts)47. Kentucky moves toward requiring ultrasound before abortion
Source: Reuters
U.S. | Thu Jan 5, 2017 | 5:49pm EST
Kentucky moves toward requiring ultrasound before abortion
By Steve Bittenbender | LOUISVILLE, KY.
Kentucky's newly sworn-in Republican House majority on Thursday took the first step toward requiring women seeking an abortion to undergo an ultrasound first, acting swiftly to capitalize on winning a majority for the first time in almost a century.
The 83-12 vote on the bill came on the third day of the state's 2017 General Assembly session, the first in which the Republican Party has led the House since 1921.
The bill requires a physician or qualified technician to perform the ultrasound and position the screen so the woman may view the images. At the same time, the medical staff will be required to describe what the images show, including the size of the fetus and any organs or appendages visible.
Sponsors say the bill will better protect the health of women and provide the materials necessary for women to make an informed choice, while abortion rights advocates contend such laws are designed to scare and shame those seeking an abortion.
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Kentucky moves toward requiring ultrasound before abortion
By Steve Bittenbender | LOUISVILLE, KY.
Kentucky's newly sworn-in Republican House majority on Thursday took the first step toward requiring women seeking an abortion to undergo an ultrasound first, acting swiftly to capitalize on winning a majority for the first time in almost a century.
The 83-12 vote on the bill came on the third day of the state's 2017 General Assembly session, the first in which the Republican Party has led the House since 1921.
The bill requires a physician or qualified technician to perform the ultrasound and position the screen so the woman may view the images. At the same time, the medical staff will be required to describe what the images show, including the size of the fetus and any organs or appendages visible.
Sponsors say the bill will better protect the health of women and provide the materials necessary for women to make an informed choice, while abortion rights advocates contend such laws are designed to scare and shame those seeking an abortion.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-kentucky-abortion-idUSKBN14P2IW
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Kentucky GOP files new abortion ban: The only 'choice' women have is 'to conceive or not conceive' [View all]
DonViejo
Jan 2017
OP
like I have said, If you give the government the right to say you can't have an
demigoddess
Jan 2017
#13
They'd just try to declare marital rape OK again and tell the men to go to town
NickB79
Jan 2017
#46
There are many gathering in Frankfort both today and tomorrow to protest and make their voices heard
kickitup
Jan 2017
#27
That sounds like an unconstitutional, government mandated indentured servitude to me.
LonePirate
Jan 2017
#26
Here's a suggestion for Kentucky women: adopt Nancy Reagan's slogan "Just Say No."
Vinca
Jan 2017
#28
Part of the Problem is the left isn't militaristic enough on this. We need to be unyielding.
NutmegYankee
Jan 2017
#62