The New Mexico House of Representatives has approved a ban on late-term abortions and is now debating a bill requiring parental notification within 48 hours when a minor is seeking to end a pregnancy.
The 42-26 vote came after nearly four hours of debate sending the legislation to the Senate.
Supporters say the late-term abortion ban is designed to bring New Mexico in line with 42 other states that prohibit some abortions after a certain point in pregnancy.
Abortion-rights advocates say women need safe access to abortions, not government interference.
Both bills include exceptions in cases of rape, incest, sexual abuse and when the woman's life is in danger.
Under both proposals, a physician would face a civil penalty of at least $5,000 and his or her license would be taken away for at least a year.
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