Senate Health advances abortion savings program after floor amendments and debate
The committee considered SB 6182 (abortion savings program) with a proposed substitute and multiple line‑and‑page amendments. Lawmakers debated eligibility, religious‑conscience exemptions, notice provisions, and whether crisis pregnancy centers should qualify for grants. The committee adopted an amended substitute and sent it to Ways & Means.
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The Senate Health and Long Term Care Committee on Feb. 3 took up Senate Bill 6182, a proposed “abortion savings program” intended to direct specified funds for abortion care through the Department of Health’s family and reproductive health program. The bill before the committee included a proposed substitute (S‑4532.1) and six line‑and‑page amendments addressing definitions, exclusions, notice requirements, and grant recipient eligibility.
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