Reproductive Health Act Measures Are Approved By The Michigan House, Lifting Some Limitations On Abortion
During a late-night meeting on Wednesday, Michigan House Democrats marked off a significant item on their agenda when they cast party-line votes in favour of several proposals that would increase access to abortion in the state. These bills are collectively referred to by their supporters as the Reproductive Health Act. The bills expand on the reproductive freedom constitutional amendment that Michigan voters approved last year. They eliminate the state’s prohibition on “partial-birth” abortions, do away with the need for patients to pay for extra coverage beyond their regular insurance, and update references to Michigan laws to reflect the state’s new abortion laws. Rep. Joe Tate, a Democrat from Detroit, stated on social media following the vote, “We promised to put people first and protect reproductive rights when we started the 102nd Legislature.” “Now, the people’s House just delivered on the Reproductive Health Act to keep abortion accessible and affordable for generations to com...