More state lawmakers are pushing 'heartbeat' bills that ban abortion as early as six weeks into pregnancy in a bid to trigger a Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade
More state lawmakers are pushing "heartbeat" bills that ban abortion as early as six weeks into pregnancy in a bid to trigger a Supreme Court decision overturningFour states have enacted such prohibitions — nearly all blocked by the courts — and the number is poised to grow in the coming days, with Georgia expected to sign a bill shortly.
“This is terrifying,” Planned Parenthood President Leana Wen said in an interview. “It is a horrific trend when it comes to escalating attacks on women’s health care.”Get the latest on the health care fight, every weekday morning — in your inbox.By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from POLITICO. You can unsubscribe at any time.
In all, the heartbeat bills, which constitute some of the most restrictive abortion bans in the country, are among roughly 250 pieces of legislation across 41 states that aim to reduce access to the procedure. Separately, six states — including Kentucky on Tuesday — have already enacted laws that would automatically ban abortion in the event that the Supreme Court strikes downSix weeks after conception is a point at which women may not know they are pregnant.
“I’ve been in those hospital rooms when the heartbeat stops, unfortunately many, many times holding a loved one’s hand,” state Sen. Renee Unterman, a sponsor of the legislation and a former cardiovascular nurse, said on Friday before the bill passed the Georgia Senate. “Every time it gave me a better appreciation of life and the courage to defend the life of the unborn child.”
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