Reply #29: Here's another piece of shit they're trying to pass in Neb. SHAME on them [View All]

[uppityperson]

http://www.omaha.com/article/20100407/NEWS01/704079824/1009#neb-abortion-bill-advances
Published Wednesday April 7, 2010

LINCOLN (AP) - Nebraska lawmakers have advanced a first-of-its-kind bill that would require women to get mental-health screenings before having abortions.

Second-round approval was given to the bill (LB594) on Wednesday. It is expected to get final approval and be signed by Gov. Dave Heineman within the next several days.

Supporters say it could help prevent post-abortion medical problems, but opponents say it’s meant as a barrier to legally ending pregnancies.

After the screenings, women would have to be told whether they had risk factors that could lead to mental or physical problems. But abortions could be performed even if risk factors existed.
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If screenings were not done, women could sue doctors, but the doctors would not face criminal charges.