Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Protect Abortion Access for Out-of-State Residents

The legislation, which now faces potential rejection in the Republican-controlled state Senate, is part of a larger trend of states implementing laws to protect abortion access.

• The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at protecting individuals who travel to the state for abortions. The legislation now heads to the Republican-controlled state Senate, where it may face rejection.
• At least 16 states have implemented laws to protect abortion access, including provisions that protect providers and out-of-state individuals seeking abortions.
• Democrats in Pennsylvania have praised the legislation, saying it sends a clear message that the state will not be intimidated by other states attempting to control people's bodies.
• Republicans have raised concerns about the bill's constitutionality, suggesting it may overstep legislative bounds.
• Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has positioned himself as a defender of abortion rights, recently severing ties with Real Alternatives, an organization that talked women out of having abortions.

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