Washington state hospitals must provide emergency abortions, Gov. Inslee says
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon rule on whether a federal law requires hospitals to provide emergency abortions.
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The U.S. Supreme Court will soon rule on whether a federal law requires hospitals to provide emergency abortions.
Governor Jay Inslee is issuing a directive to clarify state laws in advance of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on emergency abortions.
Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday said Washington will spell out in state law that hospitals must provide abortions if needed to stabilize patients, a step that comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule this month on whether conservative states can bar abortions during some medical emergencies.
Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday said Washington will spell out in state law that hospitals must provide abortions if needed to stabilize patients, a step that comes
Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday said Washington will spell out in state law that hospitals must provide abortions if needed to stabilize patients, a step that comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule this month on whether conservative states can bar abortions during some medical emergencies.