LD 263, An Act to Ensure Access to Family Planning Services

This bill, signed and supported by Governor Mills, addresses the potential loss of access to abortion that can arise from the consolidation and merger between healthcare providers by requiring a close review of proposed takeovers or transfers of ownership during the Certificate of Need process in order to ensure that access to high-quality sexual and reproductive health services remains intact, affordable, and reliable.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: July 17, 2024

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About the Reproductive Freedom Alliance

The Reproductive Freedom Alliance (RFA) is a nonpartisan coalition of 23 governors working together to protect and expand reproductive freedom across the United States. By supporting state policy change, RFA has helped equip governors with the tools to protect and expand access to reproductive health care, defend the rights of patients and providers, and advance state policies to safeguard reproductive freedom. RFA is supported by GovAct, a nonpartisan nonprofit initiative that helps governors work across state lines to champion fundamental freedoms and improve people’s lives.