S 32 - Authorizes Abortion Coverage in the Medicaid Program - Rhode Island Key Vote
John Edwards IV voted Yea (Concurrence Vote) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- May 18, 2023
- House Concurrence Vote Passed
- May 18, 2023
- Senate Bill Passed
- May 18, 2023
- Introduced
- Jan. 18, 2023
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Stage Details
Title: Authorizes Abortion Coverage in the Medicaid Program
Signed by Governor Dan McKee
Title: Authorizes Abortion Coverage in the Medicaid Program
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes abortion coverage in the medicaid program.
Highlights:
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Amends language from pregnant women to pregnant persons (Sec. 1).
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Requires that those eligible for medical assistance as part of the Social Security Act be entitled to services for any termination of pregnancy permitted (Sec. 1).
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Prohibits federal funds from paying for any services for termination of pregnancy, except as authorized under federal law (Sec. 1).
Title: Authorizes Abortion Coverage in the Medicaid Program
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes abortion coverage in the medicaid program.
Highlights:
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Amends language from pregnant women to pregnant persons (Sec. 1).
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Requires that those eligible for medical assistance as part of the Social Security Act be entitled to services for any termination of pregnancy permitted (Sec. 1).
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Prohibits federal funds from paying for any services for termination of pregnancy, except as authorized under federal law (Sec. 1).
Title: Authorizes Abortion Coverage in the Medicaid Program