Minnesota Senate debates more protection for abortion rights
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Senate is debating a bill to write broad protections for abortion rights into state statutes, which would make it difficult for future courts to roll back.
Democrats have made the bill one of their top priorities in reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to reverse Roe v. Wade. While a 1995 Minnesota Supreme Court decision protects abortion rights, sponsors want to make sure those protections remain in force no matter who sits on future courts.
The House passed the bill last week. Gov. Tim Walz hopes to sign it before the end of the month.
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