“The state Assembly has approved a Republican bill that would require women seeking an abortion to get an ultrasound of the fetus. The measure would require the ultrasound and the technician to point out the fetus’ features and organs. The bill also would prohibit doctors from performing abortions unless he or she has admitting privileges in a hospital within 30 miles…
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin contends the admitting privileges provision is designed to shut down its Appleton clinic; none of the providers at that facility have admitting privileges within 30 miles, said the organization’s policy director, Nicole Safar. Women would have to travel to Madison, Milwaukee or another state for an abortion.”
- Wisconsin lawmakers approve bill requiring ultrasound before abortion | Fox News
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin contends the admitting privileges provision is designed to shut down its Appleton clinic; none of the providers at that facility have admitting privileges within 30 miles, said the organization’s policy director, Nicole Safar. Women would have to travel to Madison, Milwaukee or another state for an abortion.”
- Wisconsin lawmakers approve bill requiring ultrasound before abortion | Fox News