Post by Logan on Mar 3, 2016 13:11:27 GMT -6
FRANKFORT, Ky. – New restrictions on abortion clinics – similar to those in a Texas law now before the U.S. Supreme Court – easily passed a state Senate committee Thursday.
Senate Bill 212 passed on a 10-1 vote from the Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee, with only Sen. Perry Clark, a Louisville Democrat, voting no.
Clark, recalling arguments on Wednesday before the U.S. Supreme Court questioning the constitutionality of such laws, said approving such a measure in Kentucky is a mistake.
"I believe this legislation is probably unconstitutional," Clark said. "If the General Assembly passes this, I predict costly litigation."
Read more: www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/ky-legislature/2016/03/03/stricter-rules-abortions-clinics-approved/81229708/
Senate Bill 212 passed on a 10-1 vote from the Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee, with only Sen. Perry Clark, a Louisville Democrat, voting no.
Clark, recalling arguments on Wednesday before the U.S. Supreme Court questioning the constitutionality of such laws, said approving such a measure in Kentucky is a mistake.
"I believe this legislation is probably unconstitutional," Clark said. "If the General Assembly passes this, I predict costly litigation."
Read more: www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/ky-legislature/2016/03/03/stricter-rules-abortions-clinics-approved/81229708/