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Maryland Lawmakers Override GOP Governor’s Veto to Expand Abortion Access

HeadlineApr 12, 2022

State lawmakers in Maryland have voted to expand abortion access, becoming the 15th state to allow health professionals other than doctors to carry out the procedure. The new law provides funds for abortion care training programs and allows nurse practitioners, midwives and physician’s assistants to become certified to perform abortions. The bill became law after Maryland’s House of Delegates and state Senate voted to override a veto of the legislation by Republican Governor Larry Hogan.

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