Posted on 02/06/2015 5:08:14 PM PST by Morgana
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Senate has passed a bill aimed at requiring doctors to perform ultrasounds prior to abortions and describe what the procedure shows to pregnant women.
The measure cleared the Republican-led Senate on a 31-5 vote Thursday. The vote came hours after the bill was approved by a Senate committee.
Similar proposals passed the Senate in past years but died in the Democratic-led House.
Republican Sen. Julie Raque Adams of Louisville said Thursday the bill deals with an important women's health issue.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsok.com ...
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.