Proponents Predict Nebraska’s Fetal Pain Abortion Ban Will Spread to Other Jurisdictions

Omaha World-Herald: Nebraska abortion law may spread, by Martha Stoddard:

Nebraska's one-of-a-kind law banning almost all abortions after a fetus reaches 20 weeks might not stand alone for long.

Abortion opponents say they expect lawmakers in several states to introduce similar proposals next session.

“This will take off like wildfire,” predicted Julie Schmit-Albin, executive director of Nebraska Right to Life.

The Nebraska law, which takes effect Friday, has already inspired U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., to reintroduce a bill in Congress that would raise the issue of fetal pain. . . .