Thursday, February 12, 2004
South Dakota House passes law banning abortion
"Pierre, South Dakota, Feb. 11 (CWNews.com) - South Dakota's House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that would outlaw most abortions in the state. The bill, which passed 54-15, outlaw's all abortions, except where the mother's life is in danger. It does not include exceptions for rape or 'health,' a catch-all term that includes emotional problems and would allow abortion for virtually any reason.
The bill's chief sponsor, Republican Rep. Matt McCaulley, said of the health exception: 'When we're considering an innocent life, the health of the mother is not a substantial enough justification to take the innocent life.'"
The bill's chief sponsor, Republican Rep. Matt McCaulley, said of the health exception: 'When we're considering an innocent life, the health of the mother is not a substantial enough justification to take the innocent life.'"
