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 An article titled "Reproductive Rights in New York" was published on February 19, 2013. The article describes about Gov. Andrew Cuomo idea of reestablishment of women's equality rights in New York as Cuomo Bill. Gov. Cuomo argues to preserve the federal protections concerning abortions in New York as the complications in women's health arises later during pregnancy. He also argues to make the life of pregnant workers easier.

Nathaniel Brooks for The New York Times

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is seeking to 

deliver on a promise he made on women's 

rights in his recent State of the State address.

As the article is mostly focused on woman in New York, Some woman might have went through situation as Gov. Andrew Cuomo mentions, "Although New York’s law cannot be enforced because it is superseded by federal law, as a practical matter, some New York doctors fear prosecution and, as a result, some women are forced to leave the state to get the care they need". Gov. Cuomo portrays the reality as most women have issue during late pregnancy around seven months or later. As the abortion after 24 weeks is banned, this might put both woman's life as well as the fetus's life in a complicated situation. It might result in a disability in the child or even the death of the woman or the baby. The author of this article says that “According to a report in The Times on Sunday, the Cuomo bill would shift the state’s abortion law from the criminal code to the health care laws where it belongs.” The author says that updating the abortion law will also provide new protections for pregnant workers.

I think it is a good idea to shift the states abortion law from the criminal code to the health care laws. Therefore, I absolutely agree with this idea of limiting the abortion laws as it can help late-term abortions if the woman's life is at risk. It will make it easier for the doctors who face these kinds of cases.