Lawmaker says she won't hear Alaska abortion ban bill [View all]

JUNEAU — A state House Health and Social Services Committee co-chair says she will not hear a bill that seeks to outlaw abortion in Alaska.

Democratic Rep. Ivy Spohnholz of Anchorage says she has "no interest in making it illegal for women to get an important health care procedure."

The bill was introduced on the last day of the regular legislative session by Republican Rep. David Eastman of Wasilla. He has been outspoken in his opposition to abortion.

It defines a "preborn child" as a person from the time of conception.

Read more: https://www.adn.com/politics/alaska-legislature/2019/05/18/lawmaker-says-she-wont-hear-alaska-abortion-ban-bill/