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Maine Legislature approves proposal to expand abortion access later in pregnancy
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Maine's Legislature signed off on a proposal to give the state one of the least restrictive abortion laws in the country. The bill is now being sent to the governor for final approval.
Current state law bans abortions after a fetus becomes viable outside the womb, at roughly 24 weeks, but allows an exception if the patient’s life is at risk. The bill would allow abortions at any time if deemed medically necessary by a doctor.
The Senate enacted the bill 20-11 on Thursday, sending it to the governor's desk.
Democrats control both chambers of the Maine Legislature but that didn't prevent emotional debate over the proposal, with opponents regularly appearing in the State House to make their voices heard.
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