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April 13, 2011

Kansas Enacts New Abortion Restrictions 
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Kansas Republican Gov. Sam Brownback has signed into law two measures
restricting abortion rights. The first bars abortions after the 21st
week of pregnancy, unless the mother’s life is in danger. The
so-called "fetal pain bill" is based on the argument that a fetus feels
pain after 21 weeks. The second measure requires minors to attain
permission from both parents before receiving an abortion and requires
doctors to provide state officials with more detailed records concerning
abortions.



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