New Hampshire Republicans Propose Extreme 15-Day Abortion Ban

Critics argue the proposed legislation, which offers no exceptions for rape or incest, effectively amounts to a total ban on abortion in the state.

New Hampshire Republicans have proposed a bill to ban abortion after 15 days of gestation, effectively making it a total ban on abortion as most at-home pregnancy tests cannot confirm a pregnancy before 14 days.
The bill has been criticized for its extreme restrictions, with no exceptions for cases of rape or incest, and only a medical emergency exception.
Currently, abortion is legal up to 24 weeks in New Hampshire. The proposed bill would be among the most restrictive in the country if passed.
Republicans hold a trifecta in New Hampshire, with majorities in the House and Senate, and the governor's office. However, the control of the House is precarious with a slim majority.
Two-thirds of New Hampshire voters support keeping abortion legal in all or most cases, according to recent data from Pew Research.