Rhode Island General Assembly passes Equality in Abortion Coverage Act

Gov. Dan McKee, seated, signed the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, with sponsors Katherine Kazarian (D-House Dist. 63, East Providence Pawtucket...

May 19, 2023
7:18 PM

Gov. Dan McKee, seated, signed the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, with sponsors Katherine Kazarian (D-House Dist. 63, East Providence Pawtucket) , to the left of him holding bill, and Sen. Bridget Valverde, to his right holding bill. At left is House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and at right is Senate Majority Leader Ryan W. Pearson. Posted Friday, May 19, 2023 10:20 am By Mike Rego PROVIDENCE — A signature piece of legislation a local lawmaker has been trying to help gain passage in the Rhode Island General Assembly over the last several sessions finally occurred Thursday, May 18.

Mike Rego