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Voters in the state are being asked to approve a law declaring that an embryo or fetus is a legal person with a right to medical care if born prematurely or survives an attempted abortion.

'When you look at that entire context, it wasn't really a threat,' says lawyer

If passed by voters, the new law would establish penalties for health care providers if they did not provide necessary medical care and treatment to preserve the life of infants born alive, including infants born alive after an abortion.

A controversial referendum on the November ballot with roots in the pro-life movement could have implications that extend beyond abortion rights.

On the ballot this election cycle is LR-131, a measure proponents say will prevent the killing of babies and opponents say would force physicians to take actions that are not medically appropriate.

On the ballot this election cycle is LR-131, a measure proponents say will prevent the killing of babies and opponents say would force physicians to take actions that are not medically appropriate.

On the ballot this election cycle is LR-131, a measure advocates say will prevent the killing of babies and opponents say would force physicians to take actions that are not medically appropriate.

On the ballot this election cycle is LR-131, a measure proponents say will prevent the killing of babies and opponents say would force physicians to take actions that are not medically appropriate.

Attorneys representing Montana health care providers said in a letter to the Secretary of State’s Office the 2022 Voter Information Pamphlet contained false information on a ballot measure that would penalize doctors for not performing treatments on “born-alive” infants.

A controversial referendum on the November ballot with roots in the pro-life movement could have implications that extend beyond abortion rights.