Yesterday at the Capitol, I was astonished as legislators continued to misrepresent Louisiana's laws on abortion. Rep. Mary Dubuisson from Slidell stated in committee that Louisiana's pro-life laws mean that "women carrying dead babies will be forced to carry them to term even at risk of their personal health." Nothing could be further from the truth!!
Louisiana law contains clear provisions that allow a doctor to help a woman facing a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, medical emergency, and more. Check out our www.PostRoeFacts.com site for clear references to Louisiana law!
In that same hearing, we were able to help legislators stop two bills that were vague and unnecessary (HB 598 and HB 461). An amendment filed by Rep. Dubuisson made it clear that her legislation, if passed, would have legalized elective abortion up to 23 weeks gestation. We were able to catch this potential change through our vigilance at the State Capitol. This is a great example as to why we must remain diligent at the Capitol to protect life!
For a Pro-Life Louisiana,
Benjamin Clapper
Executive Director
Louisiana Right to Life
P.S. Join us at our Pro-Life Summit in June!
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