Kansas Legislature passes bill declaring life begins at fertilization

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April 11, 2013

Kansas

By Greg Janetka

TOPEKA, Kansas: Kansas lawmakers on Friday gave final passage to an anti-abortion bill that declares life begins "at fertilization." Additionally, the bill bans abortions done because of the baby's sex and blocks tax breaks for abortion providers.[1]

Approved by the Senate by a margin of 28-10 and in the House 90-30, the new restrictions would take effect July 1.[1]

On Tuesday, abortion rights activists delivered some 1,600 signed petitions to Gov. Sam Brownback's office, urging him not to sign the bill. While a spokeswoman for the governor said he has yet to receive the bill, he is expected to sign it into law.[2]

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Huffington Post, "Kansas Abortion Bill Passes House, Sent To Governor For Signature," April 6, 2013
  2. ↑ Kansas City Star, "Kansas abortion rights activists deliver petitions," April 10, 2013
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