fetal pain bill
Iowa "Ban Carhart" Bill Solidifying
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
May 12, 2011 - 11:52am (Print)
The pro-choice members of the Iowa legislature continue to craft a measure that would stop Carhart from opening a later term abortion clinic without banning them outright.
Oregon Considers Anti-Choice Legislation For the First Time Since 2005
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
April 7, 2011 - 9:00pm (Print)
For the first time in seven years, the state of Oregon considered a bill that would restrict a woman's right to choose.
NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Responds to 20-Week Abortion Ban Passing the Senate
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
April 6, 2011 - 4:37pm (Print)
The state of Ohio is the latest to attempt to ban abortion after 20 weeks.
Idaho Passes 20 Week Abortion Ban To Save Beethoven's Life
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
April 5, 2011 - 8:26pm (Print)
The state is banning abortions after 20 weeks, and state they are doing it for Beethoven.
Twenty-Week Abortion Ban Passes Iowa House
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
April 1, 2011 - 6:48am (Print)
The "fetal pain" bill will have a harder time getting through the Democratic majority that holds the senate.
20 Week Abortion Ban Passes Iowa House Panel
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
March 25, 2011 - 9:04am (Print)
Iowa's so-called "fetal pain" bill finally makes it out of committee after weeks of wrangling.
Idaho, Kansas and Alabama All Begin 20 Week Abortion Bans
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
March 24, 2011 - 7:18am (Print)
The so called "fetal pain" legislation continues to gain momentum, picking up three more states.
Twenty-Week Abortion Bans Pass Idaho Senate Panel, Stall In Iowa, Are Too Graphic for Arkansas
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
March 17, 2011 - 7:18am (Print)
Three states are having three very different reactions to the "fetal pain" bills being proposed in their legislatures.
Roundup: Anti-Choice Rejoice While Carhart Plans New Clinics
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
November 11, 2010 - 9:19am (Print)
Dr. Carhart announces an expansion into new states, and the anti-choice call it "victory," since at least he's shutting down in Nebraska.
Fetuses Before 24 Weeks Gestation Cannot Feel Pain, Experts in Nebraska Hearing Wrong
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
June 25, 2010 - 10:12am (Print)
Extensive scientific review shows that fetuses cannot feel pain at 20 weeks, and New Scientific explains how the experts who testified in Nebraska are wrong.
