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Pennsylvania Bill Regarding Abortion Funding Restrictions (SB 23)
This law was last updated on Jan 18, 2017
This law is Anti–Choice
Number
SB 23
Status
Proposed
Proposed
Jan 12, 2017
Sponsors
Co-sponsors: 13
Primary Sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 14
Full Bill Text
SB 23 would prohibit the use of public funds, whether derived from State, Federal or local sources, from arranging or paying for abortions. The bill would preempt and supersede any local laws seeking to do so.
Related Legislation
Identical to SB 291, which failed to pass in 2015.
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