By: Hayley Peterson | 08/27/11 8:05 PM
Examiner Staff Writer
"The new rules would be implemented on Jan. 1, pending approval by the 15-member State Board of Health. Eight people serving on the state health board were appointed by Gov. Bob McDonnell, who is against abortions, and six board members were appointed by former Democratic Gov. Tim Kaine. The remaining seat is vacant.
The board plans to vote on the regulations, which were mandated by a Republican-backed bill that passed the General Assembly this year, on Sept. 15 -- after one hour of listening to public testimony.
The public will have no other time period to provide testimony, because the General Assembly is implementing the new rules on an "emergency" basis. Health reforms typically require a two-year implementation period in Virginia.
Abortion advocates say the new regulations are equivalent to outlawing the clinics, because they won't be able to afford the required staffing and facility upgrades.
According to the state's draft language, however, the regulations are intended to "assure the safety of patients who receive first trimester abortion services." "
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/08/va-health-department-releases-draft-abortion-regulations
Examiner Staff Writer
"The new rules would be implemented on Jan. 1, pending approval by the 15-member State Board of Health. Eight people serving on the state health board were appointed by Gov. Bob McDonnell, who is against abortions, and six board members were appointed by former Democratic Gov. Tim Kaine. The remaining seat is vacant.
The board plans to vote on the regulations, which were mandated by a Republican-backed bill that passed the General Assembly this year, on Sept. 15 -- after one hour of listening to public testimony.
The public will have no other time period to provide testimony, because the General Assembly is implementing the new rules on an "emergency" basis. Health reforms typically require a two-year implementation period in Virginia.
Abortion advocates say the new regulations are equivalent to outlawing the clinics, because they won't be able to afford the required staffing and facility upgrades.
According to the state's draft language, however, the regulations are intended to "assure the safety of patients who receive first trimester abortion services." "
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/08/va-health-department-releases-draft-abortion-regulations
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