MADISON — A fast-tracked bill by Wisconsin Republican lawmakers would enact a 14-week abortion ban in Wisconsin. The proposal would leave an exception in the event an abortion is necessary to save the life of the mother.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the bill is being fast-tracked through the Legislature, with a public hearing scheduled for Monday — the same day Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit Waukesha County on reproductive rights.
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Currently, abortions are outlawed in Wisconsin after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The latest proposal from Wisconsin republican lawmakers is unlikely to receive a signature from Governor Evers.
This is a developing story; more details will be added as they become available.
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