Michigan’s GOP House Speaker Rules Out Transvaginal Ultrasound Bill

Dr. Curtis Boyd explains the two different ultrasound devices used to examine pregnant women's developing fetus at his clinic in Dallas, Texas on February 29, 2012. At left is a transvaginal ultrasound device and at ... Dr. Curtis Boyd explains the two different ultrasound devices used to examine pregnant women's developing fetus at his clinic in Dallas, Texas on February 29, 2012. At left is a transvaginal ultrasound device and at right is a topical ultrasound. MORE LESS
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Michigan’s House Speaker Jase Bolger (R) on Thursday categorically ruled out legislation introduced by his Republican colleagues to mandate transvaginal ultrasounds for women before having an abortion.

“While I want to be sure women have access to the best technology available, I have absolutely no interest in forcing a woman to have a transvaginal ultrasound,” Bolger said in a statement. “This House of Representatives will not pass a bill mandating transvaginal ultrasounds.”

Gov. Rick Snyder’s (R) office has declined to return multiple requests for comments.

Bolger added: “We must increase the value of life in Michigan because all life is valuable and no life is disposable. No matter a person’s beliefs regarding abortions, I hope we in Michigan can come together on goals we can all agree on. Specifically, I hope we can improve pre-natal care. I hope we can increase support for women who may need it if they become unexpectedly pregnant. I hope we can improve and increase adoptions in Michigan. I hope that a woman who becomes unexpectedly pregnant and cannot keep her baby knows she will receive all the support she needs to have that baby and that a Michigan family will be able to quickly adopt, love and raise the child.”

 

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