But Rep. Marilyn Edwards-Pavia, R-House Springs, said women's safety is an issue. It was she who brought up the bill, saying women have the right to know which facilities are safe.
"It is necessary that we license and inspect facilities on a regular basis to make sure abortions are safe," said Rep. Marilyn Edwards-Pavia, R-House Springs, and sponsor of the amendment. "We license and inspect for nursing homes to child care to veterinary clinics. We care for animals, it's time to start caring for women."
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