Texas’ Fetal Burial Rule Temporarily Suspended Until January Hearing
In other abortion-related news, Republican lawmakers who control the Ohio House are contemplating an attempt -- despite significant obstacles -- to override Gov. John Kasich’s veto earlier this week of the “Heartbeat Bill."
Reuters:
U.S. Judge Halts Texas Rules On Fetal Tissue Disposal
A U.S. judge on Thursday temporarily halted until Jan. 6 a Texas regulation that would require abortion providers to dispose of aborted fetal tissue through burial or cremation, court documents showed. The regulation, which was supposed to go into effect on Dec. 19, also would require hospitals and other medical facilities to bury or cremate miscarried fetuses. (Herskovitz, 12/15)
Austin American Statesman:
In Win For Abortion Rights Advocates, Judge Suspends Fetal Burial Rule
In a victory for abortion rights advocates, U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks on Thursday temporarily blocked the state of Texas from implementing a rule that requires fetal remains from abortions and most miscarriages to be buried or cremated. The regulation was set to go in effect Monday. (Collins Walsh, 12/15)
WBUR:
Judge Blocks Texas Rule That Would Require Burial Or Cremation Of Fetal Tissue
A federal judge in Texas has issued a temporary restraining order blocking new state rules that regulate the disposal of fetal remains from miscarriages and abortions. A preliminary injunction hearing has been set for early January. (Hersher, 12/15)
In other news —
Columbus Dispatch:
Ohio House May Try To Override Kasich’s Veto Of ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Bill
Despite serious obstacles, Republicans who control the Ohio House are considering an attempt to override Gov. John Kasich’s veto of the “Heartbeat Bill.” While Speaker Cliff Rosenberger, R-Clarksville, believes Kasich “made an important step forward” by approving a 20-week abortion ban, “some members believe the veto of the Heartbeat Bill took a step backward on this important issue,” said House GOP spokesman Brad Miller. (Ludlow, 12/15)
