In Nebraska, Republican Senator Ben Hansen added: 12-week abortion ban As an amendment to another bill banning gender-positive care for transgender youth. The proposal includes exceptions for sexual assault, incest and medical emergencies.
Nebraska law now prohibits most abortions after 20 weeks of age.
The amendment was added to the bill after previous attempts to pass a six-week ban on “heartbeats” were foiled by the bill. one vote 2 weeks ago.
State regulations state that enactment of law is about single subject.
However, the local news station cologne According to reports, proponents argue that the amendment will be allowed because both the amendment and the underlying bill relate to medical practice.
The six-week ban didn’t pass because 80-year-old longtime Republican Senator Merv Ripe said: abstained From the vote to end debate on the bill. R.The iepe submitted an amendment to ban abortion after 12 weeks, but it did not get a vote.
In South Carolina, meanwhile, legislators are rapidly pushing their own bills. “Heart rateIt bans all abortions after six weeks with a set of very specific exceptions.
The waiver is intended to sidestep a state Supreme Court ruling earlier this year. overturned The state previously banned abortions for six weeks. Republican lawmakers believe they have made adjustments to pass the rally.
The House of Representatives failed to vote on the bill before the legislative session closed, so it will be convened by Republican Gov. Henry McMaster. special session It starts next week.
House Speaker Murrell Smith, a Republican, said the special congress will address other issues, but abortion is likely to be the top agenda item.
State Senate two weeks ago was denied A near-total ban on abortion followed a bipartisan filibuster for several days by five female members of parliament.
