Montana is proposing new regulations for licensing abortion clinics that would impose requirements on facilities that perform abortions or provide medication abortions to at least five patients a year. These rules include room and hallway size limits, annual state inspections, patient transfer agreements with hospitals, and a licensed physician as a medical director. Abortion rights advocates argue that these rules would limit access to abortion and raise costs for clinics, while supporters say they are necessary for patient safety. The proposed regulations are part of a state law creating licenses for clinics that perform abortions, which is currently being challenged in court. If the licensing rules are adopted and a ballot measure to protect abortion rights passes in November, it could lead to a legal battle over whether the rules are a justifiable burden.
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Montana Designs New Hurdles for Abortion Clinics Ahead of Vote To Protect Access
