Maine to make public, private insurers cover abortions
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A bill requiring public and private insurance companies to cover abortion is headed to Maine's governor for her signature, which she's expected to provide.
The Maine Senate and House of Representatives finalized their procedural votes in favor of the measure Wednesday. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, a supporter of abortion access laws, will see the bill next.
The approval of the proposal comes after the state faced a lawsuit over its restrictions on abortion providers. It's the second bill passed recently by the Legislature to open up abortion access. Mills signed a bill Monday to allow medical professionals who are not doctors to perform the procedure.
The Maine Senate approved the insurance bill on Wednesday by a count of 19-16. The House approved the bill with a wider margin of 82-59.