Baker Issues Statement of Support for New Buffer Zone Legislation
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
According to the new legislation, police would be allowed to disperse groups of people that substantially impede access to Massachusetts abortion clinics. After a dispersal order is issued and clearly marked, individuals would be forced to remain a minimum of 25 feet from the clinic’s entrance for a maximum of eight hours. The bill would also prohibit physical acts and threats of force from being used to intimidate anyone entering or leaving a clinic.
"I have always supported women's right to safe, unimpeded access to healthcare services which is why I supported the state's buffer zone law,” said Baker. “I urge legislators to act swiftly on this important legislation to protect women's rights and personal safety in a manner that honors the first amendment and withstands judicial scrutiny."
Karyn Polito – Baker’s running mate – is also in support of buffer zones at abortion clinics, having voted for the original law when she served in the legislature.
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