April 1, 2022

Kentucky Lawmakers Pass Pro-Life "Omnibus" Bill

Kentucky legislators voted to pass a bill that would enact a suite of pro-life protections. Among them are a 15-week abortion ban, rules regulating the distribution of abortion pills, and a requirement that women see a doctor in person before receiving abortion pills.

The 15-week limit matches the limit of the Mississippi law currently being considered by the Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

The legislation will now go to pro-abortion Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, but the pro-life majority easily has enough votes to override a potential veto.