Larry Hogan doesn't commit to federal IVF protections

What he's saying: Hogan dodged on whether he would vote to codify IVF protections.

• Hogan told Axios' Sophia Cai on Thursday that the Alabama Supreme Court's decision was "outrageous" but wouldn't say how he would vote on a bill.
• "I don't want to speculate on what the legislation might look like," Hogan said.
• Hogan also maintained that he would not vote for a federal abortion ban.

Yes, but: Hogan also wouldn't commit to supporting legislation to codify Roe v. Wade into federal law, a move that is deeply unpopular among many Republican lawmakers.

• "I think that we're going to have to take a look at that as we move forward," Hogan said.
• But when pressed on if his answer was a yes or no, Hogan said: "That wasn't a yes or no."

The big picture: Abortion access is a top issue in the 2024 campaign, with Republicans still struggling to find a consistent message after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

• Senate Republicans last month blocked a Democratic-led bill that would have codified IVF protections under federal law.
• Democrats have argued that Senate Republican candidates would be a vote for a national abortion ban.

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