PROVIDENCE A signature piece of legislation a local lawmaker has been trying to help gain passage in the Rhode Island General Assembly over the last several sessions finally occurred …
Passage of the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act in the R.I. House marks a turning point, and sends a clear message that the legal right to abortion means little if people cannot afford or access care, writes the head of Planned Parenthood of Southern New England.
A spokesman says Senate President Ruggerio “has an open mind” on the legislation, which would provide abortion coverage for Medicaid recipients and state employees.