HIGHLIGHTS as of July 1, 2008
In June, the governors of Arizona and Michigan both vetoed measures that would have banned so-called “partial-birth” abortion, except when a woman’s life is endangered. Both measures were similar to the federal law that was upheld in last year’s Supreme Court case Gonzales v. Carhart. So far this year, similar measures have been introduced in 11 states; none have been enacted.
Read about sexual and reproductive health and rights in the states (updated each month).
Read about the current status of state policies (updated each month).
See a chart of laws enacted in 2008 (updated each month).
Read about 2008 state trends.
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