Governor Dan McKee has signed the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act.
The new law will provide insurance coverage for abortion care to individuals who are on Medicaid, as well as state employees.
“Here in Rhode Island, we will always protect a woman's right to choose and ensure equal access to these crucial health care services,” said Governor Dan McKee. “As Governor, I am proud to sign this bill into law and I was proud to include related funding in my budget proposal this year. Thank you to all the legislative leaders and advocates who worked tirelessly to get this legislation over the finish line.”
State Senator Bridget Valverde, one of the sponsors, says a major health care barrier has been eliminated and that the vast majority of Rhode Islanders support reproductive justice.
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