Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly says a proposed anti-abortion amendment to the Kansas Constitution would return the state “to the Dark Ages.”
Kelly on Thursday called the measure a political attack on women's rights that will hurt the state's business climate.
Kelly is a pro abortion supporter and has no formal role as the Legislature considers putting the proposed amendment on the ballot for possible approval by voters.
The measure would overturn a Kansas Supreme Court decision last year declaring access to abortion a “fundamental” right.
Abortion opponents argue the amendment will allow the state to preserve reasonable regulations.