This House resolution supports Adriana Smith's family and condemns laws that it says limit pregnant people's medical decisions. It calls on states to repeal abortion restrictions and laws limiting advance directives during pregnancy, clarify how abortion laws apply in medical settings, and protect pregnant patients' autonomy and dignity. The resolution was referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and the Judiciary.
The resolution urges states to change their laws. It does not describe a direct change to individuals' healthcare rights or services.
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The resolution states that Black women face serious barriers to maternal care and that laws giving rights to fetuses can interfere with pregnant people's medical choices. It argues that unclear abortion laws can make people avoid needed healthcare.
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