A Massachusetts city passed an ordinance banning pro-life pregnancy centers because they allegedly deceive clients about abortion, a claim challenged by advocates who support the free resources pregnancy centers offer women seeking support raising their child.
Tufts Daily reports that the Somerville City Council passed the ordinance on March 24 banning limited services pregnancy centers that don’t provide or refer clients for abortions or emergency contraception.
Somerville City Councilor-at-Large Kristen Strezo championed the measure, and it was sponsored by the entire city council.
The ban is reportedly the first of its kind in Massachusetts, but it is also proactive, as Somerville does not have any practices resembling a pregnancy center. Still, a failure to comply with the ordinance may result in a fine of $300.
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