Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
'Devastating For Families': New Missouri Abortion Law Eliminates Ability To End Pregnancies, Even In Case Of Fatal Abnormalities
Kansas City Star: New Missouri Abortion Law Forces Births With Fatal Disorders
Missouri’s law would rank among the strictest in the nation, all but requiring anyone carrying a fetus diagnosed with Down syndrome or spina bifida or even fatal genetic abnormalities to carry that pregnancy to term. The other option would be to seek an abortion in a less restrictive state, including clinics in neighboring Overland Park or in Granite City, Illinois. (Adler, 8/4)
Tallahassee Democrat: Florida State Senator Wants 50% Women Legislature For Abortion Votes
A Florida state senator wants voters to decide whether a male-dominated state legislature should be allowed to limit a woman's access to abortion. State Sen. Lauren Book filed a bill that calls for a constitutional amendment that would prohibit the Florida House of Representatives and Senate from voting on a bill that would affect access to abortions unless at least half of the members of the chamber are women. (Call, 8/3)
