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Pennsylvania Bill Regarding Abortion Funding Restrictions (SB 291)
This law was last updated on Jan 17, 2017
This law is Anti–Choice
Number
SB 291
Status
Failed to Pass
Proposed
Jan 20, 2015
Sponsors
Co-sponsors: 10
Primary Sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 11
Full Bill Text
SB 291 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.
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