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WI SB898
Right to choose an abortion and elimination of certain abortion-related regulations.
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Introduced
03/19/2020
03/19/2020
In Committee
03/19/2020
03/19/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/01/2020
04/01/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act to repeal 46.245, 253.095, 253.10, 253.105, 441.07 (1g) (f), 457.26 (2) (gm), 632.8985, 940.04 and 940.15 (5); to amend 48.375 (4) (a) 1., 69.186 (1) (hf), 69.186 (1) (k), 253.107 (1) (b), 448.02 (3) (a), 939.75 (2) (b) 1. and 968.26 (1b) (a) 2. a.; and to create 253.094 of the statutes; Relating to: right to choose an abortion and elimination of certain abortion-related regulations.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect the right to choose an abortion and eliminate certain abortion-related regulations in Wisconsin. It repeals various statutes related to informed consent requirements, ultrasound requirements, and restrictions on abortions after fetal viability. The bill also creates a new provision that prohibits the state from enforcing any law or rule that restricts a woman's access to abortion if the law or rule does not confer a legitimate health benefit. Additionally, the bill provides a legal remedy for persons aggrieved by the enforcement of such laws or rules.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (24)
Janet Bewley (D)*,
Jon Erpenbach (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Mark Miller (D)*,
Janis Ringhand (D)*,
Fred Risser (D)*,
Jennifer Shilling (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Stephen Smith (D)*,
Lena Taylor (D)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Jimmy Anderson (D),
Dave Considine (D),
David Crowley (D),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Gordon Hintz (D),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Tod Ohnstad (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Chris Taylor (D),
JoCasta Zamarripa (D),
Last Action
Representative Billings added as a cosponsor (on 07/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb898 |
| BillText | http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2019/REG/SB898.pdf |
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