Tuesday 7 May 2019

News Alert: Georgia governor signs ‘heartbeat bill,’ giving the state one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the nation

Gov. Brian Kemp (R) signed the bill, which would prohibit the termination of a pregnancy after a "fetal heartbeat" is detected — as early as six weeks, before many women know they're pregnant. The bill attracted national attention and prompted fierce protests from abortion rights advocates, who have threatened legal action.
 
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News Alert May 7, 10:24 AM
 
 
Georgia governor signs 'heartbeat bill,' giving the state one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the nation

Gov. Brian Kemp (R) signed the bill, which would prohibit the termination of a pregnancy after a "fetal heartbeat" is detected — as early as six weeks, before many women know they're pregnant.

The bill attracted national attention and prompted fierce protests from abortion rights advocates, who have threatened legal action.

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