The votes came after attorneys general in 16 states threatened legal action if Maine prevented out-of-state repercussions for those who provide abortions and “gender transition surgeries for children.
The Democratic-controlled Maine Legislature gave final approval Friday to a bill that would protect health care workers who provide abortion and gender-affirming care from legal action brought in other states.
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey called those accusations “meritless” and said shield laws were necessary due to other states' efforts “to punish beyond their borders lawful behavior that occurs in Maine and other states.” “We are grateful and proud of all of the lawmakers in the legislature who endured threats of violence, abhorrent political rhetoric and rampant disinformation to stand and vote to protect safe, legal, medical care in Maine,” said Lisa Margulies, from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund.
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