State law protects abortion rights in New York state
[anvplayer video=”5106718″ station=”998132″]
Here in New York, abortion rights are protected by legislation passed in 2019.
It permits abortions after 24 weeks in cases where a woman’s life or health would be threatened by continuing the pregnancy.
It also allows licensed nurse practitioners and physician assistants to provide abortions in addition to physicians.
In addition, it also decriminalizes abortion.