Bill allowing Advanced Practice Clinicians to provide abortion care is law
Sponsored by Speaker Sara Gideon, LD 1261 will take effect 90 days after legislative adjournment
Senate Joins House to Pass Governor’s Bill That Will End Outdated Ban on Abortion Care
In a significant step for reproductive rights in Maine, the state Senate today voted 19-16 to end Maine’s outdated law banning qualified and trained nurse practitioners and other advanced practice clinicians (APCs) from providing abortion care.
House Votes to Pass Governor’s Bill to End Outdated Ban on Abortion Care
LD 1261 Will Allow Nurse Practitioners and Other Qualified Advanced Practice Clinicians to Provide Abortion Care
Reproductive Health & Rights Groups Support Governor’s Bill to End Outdated Ban on Abortion Care
Maine’s leading reproductive health and rights groups voiced their support for a Governor’s bill that would end Maine’s outdated law preventing qualified and trained nurse practitioners and other advanced practice clinicians (APCs) from providing abortion services.
Reproductive Health & Rights Groups Support Bill to Stop Denial of Abortion Care
Maine’s leading reproductive health and rights groups voiced their support for a bill that would ensure coverage of abortion care under public and private insurance if the plan covers prenatal care.
Trump Releases Final Gag Rule, Continuing Administration's Attack on Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Care
Administration ignored 4 million patients whose care is at risk and more than 500,000 comments from Americans opposing the rule
Health Care Providers and Advocates Support Bill to End Discrimination in Insurance Coverage for Pregnant Women
Insurance companies are denying health care coverage to influence a woman’s private medical decisions about her pregnancy. LD 820 will stop them.
Nonprescription Drugs Available In Vending Machines Will Increase Access to Care
Available at all hours, wellness vending machines provide over the counter medicine, like pain relievers, cold meds, and emergency contraception.