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Saturday, January 26, 2008
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Doty unveils Pregnant Women and Parent Support Act for next session LOCAL BRIEFS
Rep. Al Doty, DFL-Royalton, and fellow pro-life DFL House members unveiled a package of legislative proposals they feel offers solutions to the challenges women experience when faced with an unwanted pregnancy. Rep. Mary Ellen Otremba, DFL-Long Prairie, is chief author of the bill. The proposals include:
¥ Eliminating health insurance waiting periods for maternity benefits, children's health supervision and prenatal care services.
¥ Stopping pre-existing condition discrimination on the basis of pregnancy.
¥ Preventing insurance companies from penalizing pregnant women.
¥ Provisions for clear and unbiased information regarding adoption.
¥ Creation of a toll-free number to ensure there is a list of support services available to first-time parents who choose to carry their child to term.
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