NATION IN BRIEF : MICHIGAN : Parent Consent Bill on Abortions Gains
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Unmarried girls under the age of 18 would have to get parental permission before obtaining an abortion in Michigan under a bill passed by the House, despite the governor’s promise to veto it. Before passing the measure by a 65-39 vote, lawmakers rejected nearly 50 amendments, including one that would have required boys to take some responsibility for preventing teen-age pregnancy by wearing condoms. The Senate, which has passed a similar measure, is expected to consider the legislation next week.
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