Republicans Propose Ban on Morning-After Pill, Sparking Outrage
Twelve North Dakota Republican lawmakers introduced HB1373, a “personhood bill” defining life at conception, effectively criminalizing the morning-after pill and potentially IVF. Despite opposition from within the Republican-majority House, citing unenforceability and excessively harsh penalties, the bill failed 77-16. The bill’s defeat comes amidst broader conservative efforts, such as Project 2025, aiming to restrict access to emergency contraception. The state’s abortion legality remains uncertain pending a Supreme Court ruling on a previous law.
John Q. Hosedrinker