LGC 12.9 - Amendment to LGC 11.54 - Failed

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By eliminating Section I of the Reproductive Health Reform Act, this proposal will reintroduce a wide range of detestable, criminal penalties for doctors. As stated when debating this topic previously, L.C. 10.11 has language designed to intimidate doctors for performing legal reproductive procedures. Once more, abortion is safe in Lincoln, and we must reassure patients and medical professionals of this fact.

The proposed addition of Section 7c6 introduces yet another needless restriction on reproductive care services in Lincoln. To mandate that women pay out of pocket for basic, legal healthcare services is nothing less than outrageous. If and when reproductive care is covered by AtlasCare, or any supplemental regional plans, it is absurd to deny patients these funds. No one should be denied coverage for inability to pay.