Fetal Heartbeat bill
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North Carolina 20-week abortion ban unconstitutional, judge rules
A federal judge has struck down a 1973 North Carolina law that limited abortion to the first 20 weeks of... Read more
Heartbeat bill passes Georgia Senate
The Georgia Senate has approved a bill that would ban abortions after an unborn baby’s heartbeat can be detected, about... Read more
Abortion rights advocates to challenge pro-life bills in Kentucky
The Kentucky legislature passed two pro-life bills this week, which are expected to be signed by the governor. The bills,... Read more
Heartbeat abortion bans move forward in Tennessee, Georgia
Lawmakers in Georgia and Tennessee have advanced bills that would ban most abortions when a fetal heartbeat is detected, usually... Read more
After judicial setback, Iowa lawmakers pursue other pro-life goals
An Iowa Supreme Court decision declaring abortion to be a fundamental right bars the way to appeal a ruling against... Read more
Kentucky Senate approves fetal heartbeat bill
The Kentucky Senate has approved a bill that would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, usually around six... Read more
State legislators working for a pro-life New Year
Pro-life legislators in several states have pre-filed bills for consideration during the next year’s legislative session, including bills in three... Read more
Ohio 'heartbeat abortion' ban advances toward governor's veto decision
The Ohio Senate has passed a modified bill to ban abortions when the unborn child has a detectable heartbeat, and... Read more
Is time running out for Ohio's 'heartbeat abortion' bill?
Lawmakers in the Ohio Senate have delayed a key vote on a bill to bar abortions after an unborn baby’s... Read more
Iowa judge temporarily blocks heartbeat abortion ban
An Iowa judge is temporarily blocking the state’s newly-signed “heartbeat bill” from going into effect, he announced on Friday. Read more
Iowa governor signs Fetal Heartbeat Bill into law
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) on Friday afternoon signed into law the Fetal Heartbeat Bill, which prohibits doctors from performing... Read more
Bishop praises ‘life-giving intent’ of Iowa’s fetal heartbeat bill
An Iowa bishop said that a bill banning abortions after detection of a fetal heartbeat “affirms the life-giving intent” of... Read more
