Florida County May Copy Texas Ban on Abortion After Baby's Heartbeat Detected
By John Arthur | Jun 12, 2021 7:15 PM ET
A Florida county is exploring the possibility of protecting innocent babies by banning the mother’s ability to get an abortion after a heartbeat is detected, according the Herald-Tribune.
The proposed pro-life bill in Manatee County is inspired by the recently passed Texas state law known as “The Heartbeat Act.” The potential local Florida law would be the first of its kind in the state, which outlaws abortion starting at 24-weeks during the mother’s pregnancy.
The local paper notes that, “Commissioner James Satcher made two proposals for local pro-life initiatives. One would seek to restrict abortions in Manatee County, while the second would create an incentive for women served through the county’s crisis pregnancy program to give birth.”
...
READ MORE: https://redstate.com/johnarthur/2021/06/12/florida-county-may-copy-texas-ban-on-abortion-after-babys-heartbeat-detected-n395714