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(12,232 posts)Naral gives Pennsylvania an 'F' on choice related laws.
Here are some of the key points they make. More at link.
http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/government-and-you/state-governments/state-profiles/pennsylvania.html
Political Info and Laws in Brief
Executives
Governor Tom Corbett (R) is anti-choice.
Legislature
The Pennsylvania House is anti-choice.
The Pennsylvania Senate is mixed-choice.
ANTI-CHOICE LAWS
Biased Counseling & Mandatory Delay
Pennsylvania law subjects women seeking abortion services to biased-counseling requirements and mandatory delays.
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Counseling Ban/Gag Rule
Pennsylvania prohibits certain state employees and organizations receiving state funds from counseling or referring women for abortion services.
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Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Pennsylvania funds CPCs directly and refers women to CPCs.
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Insurance Prohibition for Abortion
Pennsylvania restricts insurance coverage of abortion for some individuals.
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