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Compassionate care is the law

March 14, 2008 By WRN Contributor

Senator Judy Robson, Linda Gage, Senator Lena Taylor, Governor Jim Doyle, Senator Jim Erpenbach, Amanda Harrington (Photo: Jackie Johnson) The governor signs compassionate care legislation.

The new law requires hospitals to provide rape victims with information about emergency contraceptives, such as the morning after pill, and to make the drugs available if requested.

Governor Jim Doyle says the Health Department will monitor hospitals for compliance and follow up on complaints about violations. Rape victim Linda Gage gave an emotional thank you to the lawmakers who fought for this legislation and to the governor who signed it into law.

Opponents compare the emergency contraceptive drugs to a chemical abortion, and criticize the bill for not allowing doctors to object for moral reasons.

(NOTE: The law takes effect almost immediately. Updated 3/14/08)

AUDIO: Jackie Johnson report (1:10 MP3)

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