Kansas could soon approve ‘born alive’ abortion bill

Kansas lawmakers near approval of ‘born alive’ abortion bill

By JOHN HANNA (AP Political Writer) TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas proposal based on the claim that providers leave infants to die after they’re born during certain types of abortions is nearing legislative approval, as Republicans pursue limited anti-abortion measures following a decisive statewide vote last year protecting abortion rights. The Kansas House voted 88-34 on Wednesday to approve a bill declaring that when there’s a live birth during…

Kansas lawmakers near approval of ‘born alive’ abortion bill

A Kansas proposal based on the claim that providers leave infants to die when they’re born during abortions is nearing legislative approval. The push for the legislation comes as Republicans …

Kansas lawmakers near approval of ‘born alive’ abortion bill

By JOHN HANNA (AP Political Writer) TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas proposal based on the claim that providers leave infants to die after they’re born during certain types of abortions is nearing legislative approval, as Republicans pursue limited anti-abortion measures following a decisive statewide vote last year protecting abortion rights. The Kansas House voted 88-34 on Wednesday to approve a bill declaring that when there’s a live birth during…

Kansas House approves 'born alive' abortion bill, 88-34

House passage would send the measure to the Senate, where GOP leaders have also signaled they see it as a priority.

Kansas lawmakers near approval of ‘born alive’ abortion bill

The legislation deals with cases when an abortion procedure results in a live birth and would require medical personnel to take the same steps to preserve the newborn’s life as providers would with other live births

Kansas lawmakers near approval of ‘born alive’ abortion bill

By JOHN HANNA (AP Political Writer) TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas proposal based on the disputed claim that providers leave infants to die after they’re born during certain types of abortions is nearing legislative approval, as Republicans pursue limited anti-abortion measures following a decisive statewide vote last year protecting abortion rights. The Kansas House voted 88-34 on Wednesday to approve a bill declaring that when there’s a live bir…