Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Passed By Senate Committee

Under the shadow of questions regarding Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville’s (R-Monroe) alleged concerns about focusing on social issues, the Senate Judiciary Committee quickly passed Senate Bills 160 and 161 Tuesday. The measures would place a state-level ban on a procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion – already banned under Federal law.

The measures would make the performance of the procedure a felony punishable by a fine of up to $50,000 and up to two years in prison. Those advocating for abortion rights seemed resigned to the fact that the bill would pass and may ultimately become law, given the current Federal ban.

posted by PAA Online , Friday, March 4, 2011 12:27 PM
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