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Christopher Keating

Connecticut Senate passes abortion bill after emotional debate; Gov. Lamont pledges signature

HARTFORD, Conn. — With a major U.S. Supreme Court ruling months away, the state Senate debated emotionally Friday night before approving a key abortion bill that would be the most far-reaching in Connecticut in the past 32 years.

The bipartisan bill would increase the number of medical professionals allowed to perform abortions in Connecticut and expand abortion-related protections regarding lawsuits.

After three hours of debate, the Senate voted 25-9 with two Republicans absent shortly before midnight.

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