Wes Moore inks bill guaranteeing emergency abortion access in hospitals
Governor Wes Moore has signed a bill mandating hospitals to provide emergency pregnancy-related care, including abortions when necessary. The legislation aims to ensure that patients receive stabilizing treatments regardless of a hospital's religious affiliation or federal policy changes. This move reinforces Maryland's position as a state with strong abortion protections, although it may face legal challenges.
- ▪The law requires hospitals to screen for emergency pregnancy-related conditions and provide necessary treatments, including abortions.
- ▪It passed largely along party lines, with the Maryland Senate voting 32-11 and the House 96-37.
- ▪Supporters argue the measure is essential for preserving emergency care standards amid federal uncertainties.
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Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) signed legislation on Tuesday requiring hospitals to provide emergency pregnancy-related care, including abortions when medically necessary. The measure requires hospital emergency departments to screen patients for emergency pregnancy-related conditions and provide stabilizing treatments, including terminating a pregnancy if deemed necessary to protect a patient’s life or health. Recommended Stories Paxton is MAHA favorite in Texas Senate race Detransitioner outlines policies to prevent the medical transition of minors Relaxing Ebola controls could be ‘playing with fire’: Victorino Matus Hospitals unable to provide treatment are required to arrange a transfer, provided it does not worsen the patient’s condition. The law takes effect Oct. 1.
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