Norman Mineta on Abortion Secretary of Transportation (Pres. Bush Cabinet)

Protect the reproductive rights of women.

• Provides that a State may not restrict the right of a woman to choose to terminate a pregnancy:
• before fetal viability; or
• at any time, if such termination is necessary to protect the life or health of the woman.
• Allows a State to impose requirements medically necessary to protect the life or health of such women.
• Declares that this Act shall not be construed to prevent a State from:
• requiring minors to involve responsible adults before terminating a pregnancy; and
• protecting individuals from having to participate in abortions to which they are conscientiously opposed. Source: Freedom of Choice Act (H.R.25) 1993-H25 on Jan 5, 1993

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