Committee OKs Bill To Expand Early-Term Abortion Access
On Tuesday, the Assembly Business and Professions Committee voted 8-4 along party lines to approve a bill (AB 154), by Assembly member Toni Atkins (D-San Diego), that would allow nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives and physician assistants who undergo training to conduct an early-term abortion procedure. Proponents of the measure say it would ensure women have early and safe access to abortion providers, while critics have raised concerns about safety, training and expanding access to abortion.
- "Bill To Let Non-Doctors Perform Early Abortions Clears Committee" (Van Oot, "Capitol Alert," Sacramento Bee, 4/9).