GOP Nevada Gov Signs Bill Protecting Abortion Access

The Associated Press reports:

Nevada’s Joe Lombardo on Tuesday became one of the first Republican governors to enshrine protections for out-of-state abortion patients and in-state providers, adding the western swing state to the list of those passing new laws to solidify their status as safe havens for abortion patients.

The legislation codifies an existing executive order from former Gov. Steve Sisolak last year — who lost reelection to Lombardo — that bars state agencies from assisting in out-of-state investigations that could lead to the prosecution of abortion patients who travel to Nevada.

Lombardo, who describes himself as “pro-life” and was endorsed by the National Right to Life Committee, said on the campaign trail that he would respect the will of voters who codified abortion rights up to 24 weeks in a 1990 referendum vote.

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On Tuesday, Nevada’s Joe Lombardo became one of the first Republican governors to enshrine protections for out-of-state abortion patients and in-state providers https://t.co/BJe2sYJiUX

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Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) signs a bill protecting access to abortion for out-of-state patients and in-state providers. https://t.co/7vOAZjHbGz

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