ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – Gov. Tim Walz signed the Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act, into law Tuesday.
The governor’s office said the PRO Act establishes that every Minnesotan has a fundamental right to make decisions about their own reproductive health, including the right to use or refuse reproductive health care, to continue a pregnancy and give birth, and to obtain an abortion.
“Last November, Minnesotans spoke loud and clear,” Walz said. “They want their reproductive rights protected – not stripped away. Today, we are delivering on our promise to put up a firewall against efforts to reverse reproductive freedom.”
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan called it an historic day.
“This legislation signals to Minnesotans and everyone across the country that your access to abortion and right to reproductive freedom will be protected here in Minnesota,” Flanagan said.
The governor’s office said the bill codifies protections for all reproductive health care, including contraception, sterilization, preconception care, maternity care, abortion care, family planning and fertility services, and counseling regarding reproductive health care.
The bill also prohibits the state from regulating a person’s ability to freely exercise their fundamental right to reproductive health care.
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