House Democratic Office
House Democrats Decry Passage of Legislation that Places Women’s Health Care at Risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Eileen Kelly January 18, 2012 603-271-2136
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE –
Representative James MacKay, Democratic Policy Leader on the House Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs Committee issued the following statements on the passage of HB 228 by the House Republican majority.
The legislation prohibits the NH Department of Health & Human Services from entering into a contract with Planned Parenthood Federation of America. “The Northern New England affiliate of Planned Parenthood has a staff who practice at the highest levels of professional and ethical standards.
In 2010 about sixteen thousand clients - women, men and families - received critical health care services from Planned Parenthood NNE.” “Planned Parenthood Health Centers in Manchester, Keene, West Lebanon, Claremont, Derry, Exeter and Portsmouth provided health services to many who are of low income, uninsured or do not qualify for Medicaid. Passage of this legislation will place many women in jeopardy of losing their health care.”
“No federal or state funds are used for abortion or related services and Planned Parenthood NNE maintains separate programs and accounting procedures to guarantee conformance with the federal Hyde amendment.”
Legislation similar to HB 228 enacted in four states last year were found to be unconstitutional by federal courts.
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