Requires that there be a one hundred foot buffer zone around abortion clinics
This bill requires abortion clinics to maintain a one hundred-foot buffer zone around all entrances to prevent harassment of patients. It defines harassment to include physical obstruction, following individuals close to the facility, repeated conduct that causes fear of harm, property damage, and interference with medical procedures or deliveries. The law applies specifically to reproductive health care facilities offering abortion services and takes effect immediately upon passage.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 16, 2024
Last action May 16, 2024
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REFERRED TO WOMEN'S ISSUES
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Kristen Gonzalez
DDemocratic/Working Families
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