Kansas Republican Gov. Sam Brownback has signed into law two measures restricting abortion rights. The first bars abortions after the 21st week of pregnancy, unless the mother’s life is in danger. The so-called “fetal pain bill” is based on the argument that a fetus feels pain after 21 weeks. The second measure requires minors to attain permission from both parents before receiving an abortion and requires doctors to provide state officials with more detailed records concerning abortions.
Kansas Enacts New Abortion Restrictions
HeadlineApr 13, 2011