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Bill aims to penalize abortion facilities that violate laws, regulations

House Bill 451 would expand the Ky. attorney general’s power to act against abortion facilities found to be violating laws or regulations.

FRANKFORT, Ky. — A Kentucky House judiciary committee advanced a bill that aims to limit abortion practices.

House Bill 451, sponsored by Rep. Stan Lee, would expand the Kentucky attorney general’s power to act against abortion facilities found to be violating laws or regulations. It would create civil or criminal penalties.

The bill is now eligible for a vote from the full House.

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