Gov. Tony Evers
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Gov. Evers Vetoes Legislation Restricting Reproductive Healthcare

“Politicians shouldn’t be in the business of interfering with decisions made between patients and their healthcare providers.”

By - Jun 21st, 2019 02:58 pm

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed AB 179, AB 180, AB 182, AB 183, legislation that would limit access to reproductive healthcare and needlessly interfere with and inject politics into patient-provider relationships.

“Everyone should have access to quality, affordable healthcare, and that includes reproductive healthcare,” Gov. Evers said. “Politicians shouldn’t be in the business of interfering with decisions made between patients and their healthcare providers.”

Veto message for AB 179.

Veto message for AB 180.

Veto message for AB 182.

Veto message for AB 183.

Office of the Governor

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