Bill that would limit Pennsylvania abortions left in limbo

(AP) — A legislative proposal to place new limits on abortion in the state was left in limbo Monday after Republican House leaders pulled it from a final vote amid a veto warning from the Democratic governor.

The delay was a significant change from last week, when Republicans, helped by a handful of Democrats, were easily able to assemble enough votes to position the measure for the final House vote.

News of the decision to put the bill on hold began to trickle out just as Gov. Tom Wolf and Planned Parenthood national president Cecile Richards warned during a Capitol news conference that the legislation would put women's health at risk.

Sari Stevens, executive director with Planned Parenthood in Pennsylvania, said the proposal would be the nation's most restrictive abortion law because it combines two elements passed by other states.