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Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Closest provider

17 March, 2020

Summary

This Supplementary Order Paper amends clause 14 of the Abortion Legislation Bill, which amends the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, to specify that a person with a conscientious objection must provide to the person seeking access to the service the contact details of the closest provider of the service.

The question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper 483 in the name of the Hon Ruth Dyson to clause 14 be agreed to.

Mover of amendment

Photo of Ruth Dyson
Hon
Ruth Dyson
Labour Party, Port Hills

Votes Passed by a large majority

Amendments agreed to.

Personal Vote

This was a personal vote (or conscience vote) which meant MPs could decide how to vote on their own, rather than having to follow the party position. Learn more on the official Parliament website.

75 Voted For






45 Voted Against




External References

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