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House debates multiple amendments to abortion grant bill; most amendments fail and bill advances to third reading
Summary
The House considered a public-health grant program for abortion services and rejected several proposed amendments on reporting requirements, mandatory ultrasound and waiting periods, residency limits, and training conditions; the bill was ordered printed for third reading.
The Maryland House debated a bill to establish a public-health grant program for abortion services and considered a series of floor amendments proposed by members; the chamber rejected multiple amendments and ordered the bill printed for third reading.
During debate, one amendment sought to require annual reporting of the total taxpayer funds dispersed in the state for abortion and abortion services. Sponsors of the bill and the floor leader said that state reporting already shows Medicaid expenditures for abortion in the budget and argued the amendment was unnecessary; the amendment failed on a roll call.
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