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House approves amendment clarifying fetal viability in proposed reproductive-rights constitutional amendment
Summary
The Pennsylvania House adopted an amendment to a proposed constitutional amendment on personal reproductive liberty that clarifies state authority to regulate care after fetal viability. Supporters said the change reflects medical judgment; opponents said it goes too far and risked expanding abortion access late in pregnancy.
The Pennsylvania House on Tuesday adopted an amendment to a proposed constitutional amendment on personal reproductive liberty that clarifies the state may regulate abortion care after fetal viability.
The maker of the amendment (representative from Chester County; name not specified in the transcript) told colleagues the change narrows the proposal to accommodate viability-based regulations. Representative Rapp voiced strong opposition, arguing the amendment would expand protections beyond the existing Abortion…
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