TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas House has approved a bill aimed at allowing the state to enforce a ban on what critics call “webcam” abortions.

The chamber voted 109-2 to pass the bill Saturday. It makes technical changes in a provision in a 2011 law enacting health and safety regulations specifically for abortion providers. The state hasn’t been able to enforce the law because two providers filed a lawsuit in Shawnee County District Court against it.

The measure modifies a provision of the law requiring a doctor who provides an abortion-inducing drug to be in the same room when a patient takes it. It creates an exception for medical emergencies.

The Senate passed the measure unanimously last week and it now goes to Gov. Sam Brownback.

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas House is expected to debate a bill aimed at allowing the state to enforce a ban on what critics call “webcam” abortions.

The chamber was expected to consider the bill Saturday. It makes technical changes in a provision in a 2011 law enacting health and safety regulations specifically for abortion providers. The state hasn’t been able to enforce the law because two providers filed a lawsuit in Shawnee County District Court against it.

The measure modifies a provision of the law requiring a doctor who provides an abortion-inducing drug to be in the same room when a patient takes it. It creates an exception for medical emergencies.

The Senate passed the measure unanimously and approval in the House would send it to Gov. Sam Brownback.