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Tag: Law and Legislation
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No More Pet Store Puppies? New York May Finally Ban Sales.
A bill prohibiting the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in New York pet stores, passed by the Legislature in June, awaits a decision from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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House Passes Bill to Codify Contraception Rights After Dobbs
The vote was mostly along party lines, with all but eight Republicans in opposition to a bill that aims to protect a right seen as newly at risk after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Georgia’s 6-Week Abortion Ban Begins Immediately After Court Ruling
A federal appeals court said the law, which was signed in 2019 but quickly halted for violating Roe v. Wade, could go into effect.
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Same-Sex Marriage Bill, Considered Dead on Arrival, Gains New Life
The larger-than-expected G.O.P. vote in the House in support of legislation to codify marriage equality caught both parties off guard, suggesting there could be a narrow path to enactment.