Gov. Tina Kotek has signed House Bill 2002, which shores up access to abortions and gender-affirming health care. The bill was a key driver of the Senate Republicans walkout.
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Abortion, transgender care bill that nearly torpedoed Oregon legislative session heads to governor
Nearly a dozen Republicans boycotted a vote on the amended version of HB 2002, which protects abortion and gender-affirming care providers from civil liability or prosecution.
Senate passes abortion and firearms bills as work resumes
Democrats agreed to modify portions of bills Republicans objected to in order to end a walkout that had dragged on for over a month.
How Oregon Rep. Charlie Conrad changed his mind to vote for abortion, gender-affirming care bill
The lone Republican to vote for the measure said talking with doctors and parents of trans kids persuaded him to support HB 2002.
Oregon House passes sweeping bill to guarantee access to abortion, gender-affirming care
The bill stands in opposition to legislation in Republican-led states blocking access and criminalizing care.
