A peer reviewed study by the Lozier Institute revealed a “hidden epidemic” where close to 70% of women who have had an abortion felt coerced in some way. Now with the passage of HB 2436, abortion coercion is a crime in Kansas. Once again, the Kansas Catholic Conference worked very hard to help override the governor’s veto, and we were successful. In the House, every Republican except Rep Younger voted YES on the override, while every Democrat voted NO except Rep. Robinson. In the Senate, every Republican except Sen. Doll voted YES, (Doll was not present), and every Democrat voted NO (except Sen. Holscher, who was not present.) This legislation will help allow women with unplanned pregnancies to make their own choice without pressure, and we hope the choice is life!