SB 593 - Prohibits Abortions Based on Race, Sex, or Suspected Disability - Wisconsin Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits Abortions Based on Race, Sex, or Suspected Disability

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Title: Prohibits Abortions Based on Race, Sex, or Suspected Disability

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits abortion based on race, sex, or suspected disability.

Highlights:

  • Prohibits disability-selective abortions (Sec. 2).

  • Exempts abortion patients from penalty (Sec. 2).

  • Prohibits abortions on the basis of race, color, sex, national orgin, and ancestry (Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes damages claims by fathers of aborted unborn children, unless the pregnancy is a product of sexual assault or incest (Sec. 2).

  • Establishes confidentiality in court proceedings (Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes discipline of noncompliant medical professionals (Sec. 3).  

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Prohibits Abortions Based on Race, Sex, or Suspected Disability

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits abortion based on race, sex, or suspected disability.

Highlights:

  • Prohibits disability-selective abortions (Sec. 2).

  • Exempts abortion patients from penalty (Sec. 2).

  • Prohibits abortions on the basis of race, color, sex, national orgin, and ancestry (Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes damages claims by fathers of aborted unborn children, unless the pregnancy is a product of sexual assault or incest (Sec. 2).

  • Establishes confidentiality in court proceedings (Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes discipline of noncompliant medical professionals (Sec. 3).  

Title: Prohibits Abortions Based on Race, Sex, or Suspected Disability

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