A group of Wisconsin Republican lawmakers announced their effort to add exceptions and updates to the state's 1849 abortion law.
The current law bans nearly all abortions unless the mother's life is in jeopardy. It took effect when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June.
The bill adds exceptions for rape and incest up until 12 weeks into a pregnancy. The bill also clarifies when abortions are allowed to protect the mother's life and health. It does not have a time limit in cases to ensure the mother's life is protected.
"We are trusting these families, these women and their husbands to make those decisions with her medical providers," said lead sponsor Sen. Mary Felzkowski.
Republicans brought back a bill to make birth control accessible through a pharmacist's prescription alongside the proposed changes to the state abortion law. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos wants the two to be seen as a package.
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