LANSING (AP) — Abortion opponents said Tuesday they’re dropping a petition drive to prohibit a second-trimester procedure in Michigan after state election officials said the campaign didn’t produce enough valid signatures.
Right to Life of Michigan said it won’t contest the conclusion when the Board of State Canvassers meets Friday.
The campaign was aimed at getting veto-proof legislation before the Republican-controlled Michigan House and Senate. Abortion opponents want to outlaw dilation and evacuation in most instances, a procedure in which a fetus is removed in pieces with a surgical instrument.
Abortion-rights advocates say the procedure is safe and doctors should not face prosecution for using it.
Under Michigan law, an initiative goes to the Legislature if a group submits at least 340,047 valid signatures to the elections bureau. If lawmakers reject it, it goes on the statewide ballot for voters to decide.
In this case, the state said abortion opponents fell short. Although they submitted roughly 380,000 signatures, many were disqualified.
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