New York Governor Authorizes Legal Protection for Doctors Prescribing Abortion Pills Out of State

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law to protect doctors who prescribe abortion pills to patients in states where the procedure is outlawed.
The law bars New York officials from cooperating with certain legal actions initiated in states where abortion is banned.
New York joins several other states with similar telehealth "shield laws."
The measure was given final approval in the Legislature earlier this week as it ended its regular session.
Arizona's Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a sweeping executive order to protect anyone involved with a legally obtained abortion from prosecution.