Protections for abortion providers and patients get the OK from a Philly City Council committee

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

44% : Last June, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark abortion case that guaranteed a federal constitutional right to abortion.
41% : More than a dozen states have since banned or restricted abortion.
41% : He said that he believes states that ban abortion will try to investigate, sue, or prosecute providers and patients in places like Philadelphia, which could become travel destinations for those seeking care.
40% : Despite the election of Democrat Josh Shapiro for governor, Councilmembers said the threat for those seeking or providing abortion in Pennsylvania persists.
39% : Abortion was a key issue for Democratic voters in the midterm election earlier this week, exit polls show.
38% : As early as next spring, Pennsylvania voters could see on their ballot a measure to amend the constitution to state that there is no right to abortion.
34% :" READ MORE: Can abortion be legislated at the local level?
33% : In Pennsylvania, abortion remains legal up to 24 weeks of pregnancy, and beyond then if the pregnant person's life is at risk.
31% : Philadelphia City Council moved forward on Thursday with proposals that would make it harder to sue patients and local providers under the laws of states that banned abortion and protect abortion-seekers from workplace discrimination.

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