House advances disability abortion ban to Pence

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House advances disability abortion ban to Pence

INDIANAPOLIS — The Republican-controlled General Assembly approved legislation prohibiting abortion in the one circumstance where even Hoosiers generally opposed to abortion might consider the early termination of a pregnancy.

House Enrolled Act 1337 requires a pregnant woman who learns her child will be born with Down syndrome, another genetic disease or physical deformities that are not immediately lethal to carry the pregnancy to term and give birth.

Under the plan, which is likely to be signed into law by Republican Gov. Mike Pence, doctors would be prohibited from performing an abortion for a woman who the doctor knows is seeking an abortion due to the diagnosis, or potential diagnosis, of a genetic fetal abnormality.

The measure also prohibits abortions prompted by the gender, race, color, national origin or ancestry of the fetus.

"We can say that ours is a policy that values your life no matter who you are, where you come from or what your disability may be," said state Rep. Casey Cox, R-Fort Wayne, the sponsor.

Eleven Republicans joined all 29 Democrats Wednesday in opposing the measure, which passed the House 60-40. It previously was approved by the Senate, 37-13.

Much of the debate in the overwhelmingly male chamber featured female representatives — many who said they consider themselves "pro-life" — explaining why they could not support the proposal.

"It does not value life. It values birth," said state Rep. Sue Errington, D-Muncie. "But it does nothing to give the mother of the child the promise of support and services to appropriately care for her child's life."

State Rep. Cindy Ziemke, R-Batesville, said the legislation complicates an already heartbreaking decision for grieving parents.

"Instead of showing compassion with this bill, we are choosing to say that the state of Indiana knows what is best for your family in this tragic situation," Ziemke said.

Several other representatives condemned maneuvering by the Senate that inserted the abortion restrictions into a House-approved measure dealing with fetal remains, thereby preventing the House from independently reviewing the disability abortion ban.

The U.S. Supreme Court generally has prohibited states from limiting a woman's right to abortion prior to fetal viability.

House Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, who supported the measure, said the question of a disability abortion ban never has been ruled upon and he would not be surprised if the proposal ends up in court.

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http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/house-advances-disability-abortion-ban-to-pence/article_d912e3ed-c504-5eaf-9eca-8f5492ece5f6.html House advances disability abortion ban to Pence INDIANAPOLIS — The Republican-controlled General Assembly approved legislation prohibiting abortion in the one circumstance where even Hoosiers generally opposed to abortion might consider the early termination of a pregnancy. House Enrolled Act 1337 requires a pregnant woman who learns her child will be born with Down syndrome, another genetic disease or physical deformities that are not immediately lethal to carry the pregnancy to term and give birth. Under the plan, which is likely to be signed into law by Republican Gov. Mike Pence, doctors would be prohibited from performing an abortion for a woman who the doctor knows is seeking an abortion due to the diagnosis, or potential diagnosis, of a genetic fetal abnormality. The measure also prohibits abortions prompted by the gender, race, color, national origin or ancestry of the fetus. "We can say that ours is a policy that values your life no matter who you are, where you come from or what your disability may be," said state Rep. Casey Cox, R-Fort Wayne, the sponsor. Eleven Republicans joined all 29 Democrats Wednesday in opposing the measure, which passed the House 60-40. It previously was approved by the Senate, 37-13. Much of the debate in the overwhelmingly male chamber featured female representatives — many who said they consider themselves "pro-life" — explaining why they could not support the proposal. "It does not value life. It values birth," said state Rep. Sue Errington, D-Muncie. "But it does nothing to give the mother of the child the promise of support and services to appropriately care for her child's life." State Rep. Cindy Ziemke, R-Batesville, said the legislation complicates an already heartbreaking decision for grieving parents. "Instead of showing compassion with this bill, we are choosing to say that the state of Indiana knows what is best for your family in this tragic situation," Ziemke said. Several other representatives condemned maneuvering by the Senate that inserted the abortion restrictions into a House-approved measure dealing with fetal remains, thereby preventing the House from independently reviewing the disability abortion ban. The U.S. Supreme Court generally has prohibited states from limiting a woman's right to abortion prior to fetal viability. House Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, who supported the measure, said the question of a disability abortion ban never has been ruled upon and he would not be surprised if the proposal ends up in court.

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