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1 Statement of Findings. The general court finds that:
I. Abortion is a critical component of comprehensive reproductive health care, and access to abortion allows people to make decisions about their families and their lives; and
II. In 1997 the bipartisan legislature of the state of New Hampshire repealed an unenforced 1955 abortion ban to ensure access to essential abortion care in this state; and
III. President Trump has stated that the regulation of abortion should be left to the states.
2 New Chapter; Public Health; Access to Abortion Care. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 132-A the following new chapter:
CHAPTER 132-B
ACCESS TO ABORTION CARE
132-B:1 Access to Abortion Care. Prior to 24 weeks gestation, an individual's right to terminate their own pregnancy shall not be infringed upon in this state.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 Statement of Findings. The general court finds that:
I. Abortion is a critical component of comprehensive reproductive health care, and access to abortion allows people to make decisions about their families and their lives; and
II. In 1997 the bipartisan legislature of the state of New Hampshire repealed an unenforced 1955 abortion ban to ensure access to essential abortion care in this state; and
III. President Trump has stated that the regulation of abortion should be left to the states.
2 New Chapter; Public Health; Access to Abortion Care. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 132-A the following new chapter:
CHAPTER 132-B
ACCESS TO ABORTION CARE
132-B:1 Access to Abortion Care. Prior to 24 weeks gestation, an individual's right to terminate their own pregnancy shall not be infringed upon in this state.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.