Syracuse Post-Standard analysis: The Reproductive Health Act changes New York's law to permit abortions after 24 weeks in case where a woman's life or health would be threatened. The law leaves it to doctors to decide when a woman's health is at risk. Republican lawmakers say the law should define what constitutes a threat, and gives too much discretion to doctors and could open the door to late-term abortions that are not medically necessary.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 95-49-6 on 1/22/19; Passed Senate 38-24-1 on 1/22; State Sen. Chris Jacobs voted NO; Signed by Gov. Cuomo on 1/22
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