article_snippet.sent: Supporters of the measure described the measure as a groundbreaking step, while opponents warned the measure was dangerous and among the most restrictive abortion laws in the country.
article_snippet.sent: On Twitter, Brownback, a Republican, said he was proud to sign a law "protecting life at A new Kansas law most vulnerable stage.
article_snippet.sent: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Kansas and Mid-Missouri sharply criticized the move, which it described as the latest in a series of "extreme political measures aimed at denying women access to health care and at undermining Planned Parenthood Advocates of Kansas and Mid-Missouri decision-making ability."
article_snippet.sent: Both sides appear to be prepared to take Both sides battle over such measures to other states -- and to court.
article_snippet.sent: Carol Tobias, the president of National Right to Life, said in a statement that the Kansas law was the first of what the Kansas law organization hopes "will be many state laws."
article_snippet.sent: Julie Burkhart,  CEO of Wichita-based South Wind Women's Center, said on Twitter that the signing of the Kansas law marked a sad day for Kansas and the United States.
article_snippet.sent: We'll continue to fight!
article_snippet.sent: CNN's Sam Stringer contributed to this report.
highlights_snippet.sent: Opponents say it's dangerous and politically motivated .