Political analysts had considered the amendment likely to pass, given that Republicans typically turn out in greater numbers for the state's primary elections than Democrats and independents.
The bill passed the Democratic-controlled House on a vote of 228-195, with all 220 Democrats and eight of the chamber's 211 Republicans supporting it.
Following Roe v Wade ruling, Justice Clarence Thomas said the court should also reconsider past rulings that guaranteed access to contraception and the 2015 right to gay marriage.
Twelve other states have similar trigger laws. About half of the states have or are expected to seek to ban or curtail abortions following that ruling.
Gerson Fuentes was charged with felony rape of a minor under 13.
Animated by concerns about fertility, Israel will pay for any infertile couple to have two children through IVF, no matter how many rounds it takes. In the US, it can cost about $20,000 per round.
Ectopic pregnancies are potentially life-threatening complications that almost always result in the death of the fetus. Here is what you need to know about it.
Women in the Bible understood that having children was a privilege, a blessing and a great honor bestowed upon them by the Almighty.
The decision of the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade does not sound all that Talmudic, when looked at in the context of Tractate Yevamot
Biden said his goal was to codify abortion rights through legislation and delivered a message to abortion rights protesters who have gathered outside the White House.
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