Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Virginia Board Of Health Ditches Strict Regulations On Abortion Clinics
Reuters: Virginia Health Board Lifts Contested Rules On Abortion Clinics
Virginia's Board of Health voted on Monday to remove contested regulations on abortion clinics that included meeting hospital-like building standards, a spokeswoman said. The 11-4 vote lifted restrictions imposed under a 2011 law that the board found were an undue burden on abortion providers, the spokeswoman said. (Simpson, 10/24)
The Washington Post: Virginia Rolls Back Restrictions On Abortion Clinics
The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling in June that struck down abortion-clinic regulations in Texas. It also fulfills a central campaign promise of Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D), who said during the 2013 campaign that he would be a “brick wall” against abortion restrictions. (Vozzella, 10/24)
Richmond Times Dispatch: Virginia Board Of Health Votes To Remove Contested Regulations On Abortion Clinics
The Virginia Board of Health voted Monday to remove contested regulations on abortion facilities that board members deemed an undue burden on abortion access. The 11-4 vote repealed regulations that required facilities that provide five or more abortions a month to meet hospital-like building standards, among other restrictions. Proponents argue that the standards keep women safe. Opponents claim they limit abortion access for women. (Demeria, 10/24)
