Planned Parenthood clinics in Wisconsin have halted abortion procedures following a provision in a Trump-era tax and spending bill that restricts Medicaid funding for organizations providing abortions. The law, signed by the former president in July, prohibits entities receiving more than $800,000 in Medicaid reimbursements from participating in the program for one year.

The policy has forced Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin to pause its abortion services, though the organization claims it will continue treating other Medicaid patients. State Democrats have introduced legislation aimed at easing access to reproductive care, arguing that Republican-imposed restrictions have created “medically unnecessary” delays. The proposed Abortion Accessibility Act seeks to remove barriers for Wisconsinites seeking abortions.

Republican lawmakers, meanwhile, are advancing measures to clarify what constitutes an abortion. State Rep. Joy Goeben’s bill defines procedures like emergency C-sections or miscarriage removal as non-abortion services. Democrats argue these efforts exacerbate the crisis, with one spokesperson accusing the Trump administration of intentionally undermining access to reproductive healthcare.

Planned Parenthood estimates that up to 200 clinics nationwide could close without Medicaid funding, disproportionately affecting rural and underserved areas. Maine and Washington have allocated emergency funds to support affected providers, but organizations like Maine Family Planning warn they may soon cease offering primary care services.

The suspension in Wisconsin marks the first known instance of abortion services halted in a state where the procedure remains legal. Neighboring Illinois has pledged to assist patients seeking care across state lines.