With the Supreme
Court's decision to overturn the landmark case of Roe V. Wade, Westchester
lawmakers are working to further protect access to abortions and protect
women's health facilities and anyone who visits them.
Westchester County legislators planning for an influx of patients coming from
out of state.
The
legislators are working on a bill called the
Reproductive Facilities Healthcare Access Act that would keep protestors away from the entrances from
clinics
It would require any protestors to stay 25 feet away from any women's care
facility. The law would also allow fines of up to a $1,000.
Legislator Catherine Borgia tells News 12 there's going to be an increased risk
of run-ins between pro-life protestors and people seeking care at these
facilities
The legislature is expected to vote on this law at Monday’s 7 p.m. legislature meeting.