Alaska Supreme Court weighs reinstating law that would require abortions to be provided by licensed physicians

The Alaska Supreme Court is considering whether to reinstate a 1970s rule that only allows licensed doctors to perform abortions, after a lower court expanded eligibility to nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The change has led to more medication abortions, but the overall number of procedures has remained steady. The state government, led by Governor Mike Dunleavy, wants to bring back the old law, but the justices questioned whether it fits Alaska's unique circumstances, where access to healthcare is already challenging, especially in rural areas. The court's decision could significantly impact abortion access in the state. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.