Overview

• Wisconsin Republicans have introduced a bill to ban abortions after 14 weeks of pregnancy, six weeks earlier than the current 20-week ban.
• The bill, if passed, would require a statewide referendum for approval during April's election.
• Democratic Governor Tony Evers has vowed to veto the bill, stating that it aims to make reproductive healthcare less accessible for Wisconsinites.
• The bill's introduction coincides with Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to Wisconsin, promoting reproductive rights.
• The bill's introduction and potential referendum could galvanize the conservative base, following recent Democratic victories tied to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.