A multitude of laws requiring coverage of abortion services, pregnancy care, and paid sick leave passed in five Democratic-run state legislatures in 2024 and are slated to take effect Wednesday.

Healthcare was a major issue in the 2024 election and likely will feature in the legislative agenda at the federal level under President-elect Donald Trump‘s second administration. At the state level, Democratic legislatures across the country enacted bills aimed at widening insurance coverage and increasing workers’ ability to take time off to see a healthcare provider.

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