The House has just passed HB 90, a unanimously supported, bipartisan bill that would have helped Kentuckians access to freestanding birthing centers. Unfortunately, at the 11th hour, lawmakers attached HB 414 to the bill.
The following statement can be attributed to Amber Duke, executive director of the ACLU of Kentucky:
“The latest iteration of House Bill 414 indicates the Kentucky General Assembly recognizes that when people experience pregnancy complications that put their lives at risk, they should receive appropriate medical care. However, this bill does nothing to restore the right to abortion in the Commonwealth. We will continue to fight to ensure that all Kentuckians, regardless of their circumstances, will be able to receive the abortion care they need.”
