Wisconsin Republicans Advance Bill Banning Abortions After 14 Weeks Of Pregnancy

CBS Minnesota

January 26, 2024

Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly approved a bill Thursday that would call for a binding statewide referendum to ban abortion after 14 weeks of pregnancy.

Current Wisconsin law prohibits abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The bill's supporters say closing the window after 14 weeks could save more fetuses from death. The proposal would set up a statewide referendum during April's election asking voters whether the 14-week prohibition should take effect. The deadline would not apply in cases of rape and incest.

If voters approved the referendum, the prohibition would take effect the day after the results are certified.

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