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A group of Pennsylvania lawmakers has called for legislative action to stop taxpayer funding of abortions and ensure that abortion facilities play by the same rules as outpatient medical centers.

The legislators want final passage of SB 3, which would allow Pennsylvania to opt out of abortion funding under so-called health care reform. The lawmakers are also urging final action on Senate Bill 732, which would mean that abortion centers would have to abide by the safety standards of ambulatory surgical facilities.

“We are now calling on our respective caucus leaders and the Governor’s office to help propel these bills through the final hurdles of the legislative process and have them signed into law, so we can ensure women in Pennsylvania receive quality care in a sanitary environment and put a stop to federally subsidized abortions,” said state Rep. Jerry Stern (R-Blair).

“For the sake of women’s health and safety, we commend legislators who are taking a stand against unsafe practices at abortion facilities,” added Michael Ciccocioppo, executive director of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation.