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City Council approved a trio of bills on Thursday aimed at strengthening abortion rights and protecting abortion seekers and medical providers from legal scrutiny for procedures that are legal in Pennsylvania. The legislative package was introduced in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade earlier this year, making abortion legality a matter of state law.
City Councilmembers Helen Gym, Jamie Gauthier and Kendra Brooks introduced three bills on Thursday aimed at strengthening abortion rights for patients and providers in Philadelphia. The legislation seeks to shield people from 'vigilante' lawsuits, keep reproductive decisions private and protect from workplace discrimination.