Pennsylvania House Passes Bill Banning Abortions on Babies With Down Syndrome
June 10, 2021 | Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania House lawmakers approved a pro-life bill Tuesday to protect unborn babies with Down syndrome from being targeted for abortions.
The AP reports the Down Syndrome Protection Act, state House Bill 1500, passed in a 120-83 vote and now moves to the state Senate for consideration.
Sponsored by state Rep. Kate Klunk, R-Hanover, the bill would add Down syndrome to a state law that bans discriminatory abortions for sex-selection purposes. The bill would prohibit an abortion if the sole reason is because the unborn baby has a Down syndrome diagnosis and create felony charges for abortionists who violate the ban.
“I believe we truly have a responsibility to stand up for those who do not have a voice,” Klunk said.
The pro-life bill has a strong chance of passing the state legislature. However, Gov. Tom Wolf, a pro-abortion Democrat who used to volunteer at Planned Parenthood, recently vowed to veto the legislation.
Some Democrat state lawmakers complained that the bill would make “it a crime to think and consider options” and unfairly punish doctors who do abortions, according to the AP…
(Excerpts from LIFENEWS)
