Lawmakers narrowly advance Midcoast senator's bill to add right to abortion to Maine Constitution
Democratic Sen. Eloise Vitelli's bill now faces an uphill climb, as it requires supermajorities to clear the Legislature.
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Democratic Sen. Eloise Vitelli's bill now faces an uphill climb, as it requires supermajorities to clear the Legislature.
Maine could face significant restrictions on abortion access if a recent Texas appeals court decision is upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Maine could join states like Arkansas, Mississippi, Montana, Texas, Virginia and Utah where porn site users must prove they are over age 18.
The vast majority of abortions in Maine and other states occur in the first trimester, before Maine's viability threshold of 24 weeks.
In light of the current political landscape, pro-lifers are looking to state legislature races in 2024 instead.