The Polish Sejm voted to partially decriminalize abortion and assistance with the procedure, with 217 votes in favor, 213 against, and three abstentions. Simultaneously, the lower house approved legislation allowing for pregnancy termination due to fetal defects, passing with a vote of 233 to 203, with one abstention. These two votes represent significant shifts in Poland’s restrictive abortion laws. The first law alters criminal code regarding abortion access, while the second specifically addresses severe fetal abnormalities as grounds for termination. The outcomes of these votes reflect ongoing debate and division regarding reproductive rights within Polish society and politics. These new laws are expected to face legal challenges and further public discourse in Poland. The decisions mark a departure from previous, more stringent regulations.