Planned Parenthood seeks repeal of abortion laws in 8 states

NEW YORK (AP) — Planned Parenthood says it will work with its abortion-rights allies in eight states to repeal laws that may be vulnerable following the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down tough abortion restrictions in Texas.

On Monday, in a 5-3 ruling, the Supreme Court struck down regulations in Texas that required doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals and forced abortion clinics to meet hospital-like physical standards.

The Supreme Court's ruling held that the regulations are medically unnecessary and unconstitutionally limit a woman's right to an abortion.

Planned Parenthood said it would work with Democratic leaders in the legislature to repeal multiple laws restricting abortion access, including measures like those that were struck down in Texas.

—Pennsylvania: A Democratic state senator, Daylin Leach, already has said he will introduce legislation seeking to repeal a 2011 law that tightened requirements at abortion clinics.