Over the weekend, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp mocked "C-list celebrities" over their threats to boycott the state for signing a so-called "heartbeat bill" into law. The pro-life legislation protects the unborn from abortion when they have a detectable heartbeat, which is around six weeks gestation. Kemp, a Republican, was faced with threats from Hollywood players, such as abortion activist Alyssa Milano, that they would no longer work in GA if he were to sign the bill. But two weeks ago, Kemp chose the lives of the unborn over potential Hollywood dollars. And Kemp is not exactly impressed with the boycott — or those involved, mocking them as "C-list." <B><a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/47517/georgias-pro-life-governor-mocks-c-list-celebs-amanda-prestigiacomo">Read more...</A></B></p>
Alabama Ban Sets Up Legal Showdown
Pro-life lawmakers in Alabama lit a national firestorm this week by approving a near-total ban on abortion and imposing harsh penalties on doctors who perform the procedure. But supporters of the legislation do not expect it to take effect without a fight -- and that's by design. The bill, known as […]
Georgia Governor Signs Heartbeat Bill
Georgia governor Brian Kemp signed into law a “heartbeat bill,” which prohibits abortion after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, usually about six weeks into pregnancy. The state legislature passed the bill in late March and it has been awaiting Kemp’s signature, though he assured Republicans and […]
Bill Would Force Planned Parenthood Funding
House Democrats, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, introduced a bill to block the Trump administration’s new “Protect Life” rule, which would strip away taxpayer funding from Planned Parenthood. The measure is part of a larger spending bill for the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor […]
Kansas Constitution Provides Abortion 'Rights,' Court Rules
The Kansas Supreme Court blocked a law that would have banned the most commonly used procedure for second-trimester abortions, arguing that the state Constitution protected the right of women to "decide whether to continue a pregnancy." The court sided in a 6-1 majority with the plaintiffs in the case, two physicians who performed the procedure, in a sweeping ruling that opens the door for abortion rights activists to challenge a series of other restrictions that the state's Republican-controlled Legislature has enacted. Read more...
South Carolina House Passes Heartbeat Bill
The South Carolina House passed a bill that would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, which is sooner than some women may know they're pregnant. State representatives voted 64 to 22. It's called the "fetal heart beat bill." This would take affect around six weeks, which is typically when a fetal heartbeat can be first detected in the womb. Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican, is a strong supporter of this legislation. South Carolina is just one of several state legislatures taking up this measure. Read more...
Kansas Governorette Vetoes 'Reversal' Bill
Kansas' new governor vetoed a bill that would require doctors and abortion clinics to tell their patients about a disputed treatment meant to stop a medication abortion. The veto from Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat, sets up a showdown with a Republican-dominated legislature that appears to have the two-thirds majorities needed in both chambers to override the veto. The bill would require abortion clinics to display a sign notifying women that they could stop a medication abortion by taking the hormone progesterone. Read more...
Oklahoma Passes Abortion Pill Reversal Law
Senate Bill 614 requires that, at least 72 hours before dispensing Mifepristone as well as after the initial dose, abortionists must inform women in writing that it may be possible to reverse the effects of the first dose as well as where they can find help in doing so. Refusing to provide the information would be a felony, and any facility that refuses to post the information would be subject to a $10,000 fine. The bill passed the House 74-24. Read more...
Florida House Passes Parental Consent Law
Florida House lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday to require pregnant minors to obtain a parent’s consent before they can have an abortion. State representatives passed House Bill 1335 in a 69-44 vote after a lengthy and sometimes heated debate. Florida currently requires that a parent be notified before a girl under age 18 has an abortion. The bill would strengthen protections for minors and their unborn babies by requiring a parent’s consent. It includes exceptions for medical emergencies as well as for situations where there is evidence that the minor is being abused by a parent. The state Senate is considering similar legislation. Read more...
Tennessee Pastors Sign Letter Supporting Abortion
A group of Tennessee faith leaders publicly declared their support for abortion on demand in a letter urging pro-life Gov. Bill Lee to oppose heartbeat legislation. More than 150 religious leaders signed the letter calling for abortions to be kept legal and easily accessible in Tennessee. This spring, state lawmakers have been considering several pro-life measures, including a bill to ban abortions after an unborn baby’s heartbeat is detectable and another to ban abortions completely once Roe v. Wade is overturned. Read more...