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Committee hears passionate testimony on bill to expand medication abortion access at public colleges
Summary
Senate Bill 5,826 would require public college student health centers to offer access to medication abortion by the 2027–28 academic year; the hearing drew wide and emotional testimony from survivors, student organizers, health advocates and faith groups with arguments on safety, equity, cost and conscience.
Senate Bill 5,826 would require by the start of the 2027–28 academic year that student health centers at public institutions of higher education offer access to medication abortion through a public program, a formal agreement with a safety‑net provider, or other available methods; institutions without student health centers must provide information and referrals and train staff on public resources.
Committee staff described the bill’s implementation estimates and fiscal notes, including an estimated…
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