CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The Republican-led but closely divided New Hampshire House rejected three abortion bills Thursday, refusing to either further restrict or protect reproductive rights.
The House voted 193-184 Thursday in favor of asking voters to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution as well.
The only one of three measures to be debated was the constitutional amendment to protect abortion up to 24 weeks and allow abortions beyond that when a physician believes they are necessary.
“There simply is no threat to abortion rights in this state, despite the never-ending political rhetoric to the contrary," said Rep. Bob Lynn, a Republican from Windham.
"And therefore, this proposed constitutional amendment is totally unnecessary.”
Persons:
“, Amanda Toll, Daniella, ”, Bob Lynn
Organizations:
CONCORD, Republican, New Hampshire House, Rep, U.S, Supreme
Locations:
N.H, New, New Hampshire, Keene, Windham