Ultrasound Bill To Go Before House Panel
A bill that would require abortionists to allow a woman seeking an abortion to see an ultrasound of her developing baby before going through the procedure is expected to have a hearing before the House Health and Welfare Committee on Thursday, Feb. 25. The hearing will be most likely held in Room 169 at 12 p.m. Senate Bill 38 passed its Senate committee on Jan. 14 and was approved by the full Senate with an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 32-4 but bills similar to this one have died in House committee meetings such as this one.
Citizens interested in having their voices heard are encouraged to attend the hearing. It will be helpful to fill the room to standing room only to show the committee that Kentuckians believe that fully informing women about the risks and alternatives to abortion, along with showing women considering an abortion the ultrasound of their unborn baby helps protect women and children.
If you cannot attend, please call the General Assembly's legislative message line at 1-800-372-7181 toll free and ask to leave a message with your House representative and the members of the House Health and Welfare Committee. You do not have to talk to a legislator and the receptionist will help you if you do not know who your representative is. Your message can be as simple as "Pass SB 38, the ultrasound bill."
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