Vermont protects access to medical abortions

Vermont Governor Phil Scott has signed abortion and gender-affirming shield Bills into law (Glenn Russell/VTDigger via AP/PA)

Vermont’s Republican governor signed abortion and gender-affirming shield Bills into law on Wednesday that include protecting access to a medication widely used in abortions.

Even if the US Food and Drug Administration withdraws its approval of the pill mifepristone it will remain protected in the state.