Montana Designs New Hurdles for Abortion Clinics Ahead of Vote To Protect Access

rhythmisaprancer , 1 month ago

“Their objections to very reasonable requirements — like annual inspections, having lit exit pathways, and making sure a facility director is in good standing — show their disregard for the women who walk through their doors,” said Kelsey Pritchard, director of state public affairs for Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, a group opposed to abortion.

That's the problem with these regulations, they can easily sound good. However, these clinics likely already are meeting standards set up by the state, and likely cannot meet these new standards. It isn't about disregarding women on the part of the clinic.

postmateDumbass , 1 month ago

Pregnancy is no time for a steeplechase.

Reverendender , 1 month ago

The proposed rules, released July 26 by the state Department of Public Health and Human Services, would set requirements for facilities that perform abortions for or provide medication abortion to at least five patients a year, excluding hospitals and outpatient surgical centers. Clinics would have to meet minimum limits for the size of their rooms and hallways, submit to annual state inspections, maintain written patient transfer agreements with hospitals, and be led by a medical director who is a licensed physician.