
But critics said this could exclude parents from key aspects of their child’s health care.Ībortion remains legal at all stages of pregnancy in Oregon, and state law already bars health insurance companies from discriminating on the basis of gender identity. Under the legislation, doctors would be allowed to provide an abortion to anyone regardless of age, and it would bar them in certain cases from disclosing that to parents.ĭemocratic lawmakers have said such scenarios are rare. The parts of the proposal that have proved to be the most contentious have to do with minors. “It would give us the time to address some of the concerns brought up today, and if nothing else have an honest discussion around them,” she said.Īdditionally, it would expand insurance coverage for gender-affirming health care by barring insurers from defining as cosmetic procedures that are prescribed as medically necessary for treating gender dysphoria, among other things. Lily Morgan was among those who spoke in favor of its postponement. (AP) - Oregon lawmakers have advanced a sweeping bill intended to protect abortion and gender-affirming health care for transgender people by boosting legal safeguards and expanding access and insurance coverage.ĭemocratic representatives on Monday night passed the bill along party lines in a House floor vote that stretched for roughly six hours after Republicans sought to stall it.Ĭiting concerns about the wide-ranging scope of the bill - which addresses topics from minors’ access to abortion to emergency contraception at university student health centers to insurance coverage for gender-affirming care procedures - Republicans sought through various motions to send the bill back to different policy committees, delay the vote until next month and postpone it indefinitely. We’re talking two virgins who turn into maniacs.SALEM, Ore. Ren and Lily start off so innocent, but by the time it’s over, you’re gonna need to hose yourself off. Warning: Call your dentist and schedule an appointment, because you’re going to get nothing but cavities from this sugary book.

It’s one of protecting what belongs to you and having the courage to follow your heart, no matter your age. Their story is one of sweet young love and finding your forever before you can even dream of what that is. He’s lived a life without color until Lily walks in and lights up his world. He’s quiet and keeps to himself, which pisses people off. But he’s never been passionate about anything. Ren Hendrick’s succeed's at everything he touches, including football. But everything changes when Ren says hello and sees right through to her truth.

Her home life is a secret hell, and she’s trying to find a way out. She’s a senior finishing her last semester, and all she wants to do is graduate and get out of town. It’s Lily Parker’s first day at a new high school.
