Proposed constitutional amendment would put abortion back on the Kansas ballot
A Kansas Republican is once again looking for a path to stop abortion, with a new proposal to change the state constitution to say life begins at conception.
Kansas navigates post-Dobbs world with state abortion restrictions in limbo
The Kansas abortion trial with wide-reaching implications for state lawmakers and health care providers wrapped with arguments over the two sides’ differing definitions of pain, humanity and consciousness.
Kansas abortion trial resumes with state’s witnesses testifying about regretful decisions
Two women testified in a trial Wednesday that they regretted their abortions. However, their abortions took place before the state laws at the center of the case, which impose requirements on abortion providers and patients, were in effect.
Kansas abortion restrictions go on trial, with OB-GYNs taking the stand
A trial that could determine whether state-imposed abortion restrictions can remain in Kansas began Friday with testimony from the abortion providers behind the challenge.
Kansas schools have to show fetal growth videos. Critics say it’s another anti-abortion tactic
A new law requires human development videos in classrooms, but leaves it up to local school districts to decide what materials students will see and at what ages.
Kansas has worst policies in nation for contraceptive access, report finds
Kansas has the nation’s most restrictive policies for accessing contraceptives, resulting in health disparities for low-income and uninsured residents, a new report found.
Kansas abortion clinics saw sizable majority of clients from out of state in 2024
More than 70% of abortions performed in 2024 in Kansas were for out-of-state residents, according to monthly estimates of clinician-provided abortions in states without total bans.
Kansas Senate adopts plan to elect Supreme Court justices, a step toward overturning abortion rights
The Kansas Senate adopted a resolution that calls for the election of justices to the Kansas Supreme Court by popular vote. The House now has a choice: Accept the Senate’s resolution, pass an alternative, or table the issue for another year.
Kansas bill attempts to establish fetal personhood with child support from conception
Legislation that would cement child support payments for pregnancy-related costs before birth turned into a debate at a hearing Wednesday over whether the bill would establish “fetal personhood” in Kansas law.
Kansas Republicans again propose near-total abortion bans, despite constitutional protections
The start of the 2025 Kansas legislative session brings renewed efforts to restrict access to abortion in a state that voted overwhelmingly to protect abortion rights.
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