Posts Tagged ‘Planned Parenthood of Delaware’
Del. AG Jennings Introduces Abortion Legal Helpline
A public-private non-profit initiative has led to the creation of the Delaware Attorney General’s Abortion Legal Helpline. According to Attorney General Kathy Jennings, the helpline will offer free legal advice for anyone in search of guidance following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision that overturns Roe v. Wade and leaves abortion-related matters to the states.…
Read MoreDel. Chancery Court Backs State Challenge Of Seaford Ordinance Concerning Disposal Of Fetal Remains
The City of Seaford’s much-discussed ordinance that attempted to require that remains following the termination of a pregnancy be buried or cremated has been overturned in a Delaware Chancery Court ruling released Wednesday. City officials who supported the ordinance said the goal was to provide dignified treatment of remains and that it was not an…
Read MoreDel. Bill Addresses Access To Abortion Medications
Physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses would be permitted to prescribe approved medications for termination of a pregnancy in Delaware, under a bill that has passed the State Senate.The sponsors said this legislation addresses a provision in the state code that allows only qualified physicians to prescribe and administer abortion medications. Requirements surrounding these…
Read MoreSeaford Votes To Stay Enforcement Of Fetal Remains Ordinance
Seaford city officials will ‘stay’ the enforcement of an ordinance that would regulate the disposal of fetal remains following an abortion that’s conducted within the city. Council members and the mayor met Thursday in a special session. Potential legal action against the city was also discussed during an executive session. “The motion that is going…
Read MoreAbortion-Related Ordinance Tabled By Seaford City Council
Seaford City Council has tabled a proposed ordinance that would have required an abortion provider to bury remains or have them cremated, and would not allow them to be considered “medical waste.” A vote was expected at Tuesday night’s meeting. Under the proposal, a woman who seeks an abortion would be able to choose cremation…
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