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How a 'shield law' could protect out-of-staters coming to Vermont for abortions

Vermont Statehouse dome on a cloudy day.
Kirk Carapezza
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A lawmaker from South Burlington discusses a proposed 'shield law' that would protect out-of-staters (and Vermont health care providers) seeking abortions, reproductive health care and gender-affirming care in the state.

Live call-in discussion: A new bill making its way through the Vermont legislature aims to protect people coming to Vermont for reproductive and gender-affirming health care, as well as the Vermont health care providers who administer that care.

Our guest is:

  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, a South Burlington lawmaker who is among the primary sponsors of

Broadcast live on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

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Connor Cyrus was co-host and senior producer of Vermont Edition from 2021-2023.
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